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Antiquing nickel-plated beads

I'm trying to find a way to make bright, shiny nickel-plated beads DULL. I am trying to match some beads- that I cannot find- to a necklace created in Mexico 20+ years ago. Is there a way to do this?

Dawn Pontrelli
hobbyist - Sparks, Nevada, USA
February 8, 2008

I think you're unlikely to be able to dull the nickel plating and will only destroy it if you use chemicals or sandpaper, but you could try an antiquing wax rub (Rub n Buff ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] ). Good luck.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
February 12, 2008

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