12.After oxidizing the various pieces, use fine
steel wool to remove the darkened areas on
the raised surface of the silver rectangle, leav-
ing some of the textured areas dark. Rub the
fine steel wool over the bar component and
jump rings to remove some but not all of the
darkened areas. Rinse with water, dry, and
rub with polishing cloth.13.With two pair of chain nose pliers pointing
up, hold the jump ring with the opening at
the top. Roll one of your wrists away from
you and your other wrist toward you, open-
ing the jump ring only as much as necessary.
(To close the jump ring, hold it the same way
and roll your wrists in the opposite direction.)
Never pull the jump ring ends out; this will
weaken the metal, and it will be difficult to
close the jump ring.10.Use the file or sanding pad to eliminate any
burs or rough edges that remain from
drilling holes into the silver rectangle.
11.Apply liver of sulfur or oxidizing solution to
the textured silver rectangle, bar component,
and jump rings. It is very important to follow
any safety recommendations the manufactur-
er suggests when working with any chemicals.