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Hi Everyone!
This post is going to be on the short side as I suspect most of the people here in the United States who get this newsletter are traveling and/or preparing to share Thanksgiving with friends and family. (and) Let's face it, even I'm busy. Here it is just after 4 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving and I'm just sending out my biweekly newsletter. I still have things to do for the holiday meal, like make cranberry-orange relish and the stuffing for the turkey tomorrow.
So, you'll have to forgive me for basically sending out some rehashed content and a very brief update from my studio. If you just happen to read this before the evening is out, then this still may apply to you. If not, it's okay, this is probably one of my shorter email/blog posts.
With that in mind:
I’m going to remind everyone how to polish any silverware the easy way and then give a very quick update about what I’m working on.
For those of you too busy working on Thanksgiving dinner preparations:
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
Questions Answered
How can I polish my silverware (real or plated) easily for Thanksgiving dinner?
For the full run down, see my previous blog post on the matter.
For the short version, keep reading:
First, get a nice big container that will fit all of your silverware. Next, figure out how much water you need to cover it all. Then you’re going to want to heat all that water up. Close to boiling or boiling if fine. (Please be careful! You take full responsibility for your own actions, regardless of whether you choose to use these directions or not.)
You’re going to want to add 1 Tablespoon of baking soda for each cup of water you measured out. (16 Tablespoons for each gallon of water – 16 Tablespoons is equal to 1 cup) Add salt to help speed up the process, any amount equal to, or less than, the baking soda is fine.
Line the container you are going to put your silverware and the hot baking soda solution into with aluminum foil. (The silver must touch the aluminum foil.)
Place the silverware into the container, making sure it all contacts the aluminum foil.
Pour the hot baking soda solution into the container, covering all the silverware.
Wait.
Once any tarnish has been removed from the silverware, carefully remove it from the baking soda/water bath (it might still be hot!)
Hand wash the silverware as normal.
That’s it!
News of late
I’m very happy to report that I’m getting very close to moving my website over to Shopify. There are a lot of little things to do and lots of things to still learn, however, I’m close enough that I am starting to make more jewelry again.
In the Works
- A little light repair work
- Figuring out how to wire wrap waxed cotton cord
- Casting a couple of pendants
- Finishing up designs to have engraved by a local business
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday everyone!
Until next time,
Justin