0:00 ⏳ Using old testing acids can lead to inaccurate results when testing for gold and silver, so it's crucial to replace them every six months to a year. 1:50 🖊 Scratching too lightly when testing jewelry with acids can result in false positives, especially with gold-plated items. 3:12 🧤 Avoid getting testing acids on your hands by using tools or wearing gloves, as they can cause burns and leave black spots. 3:38 🕶 Scratching all around the stone when applying testing acids can waste acid and make it difficult to determine results accurately. 4:47 💍 When testing jewelry, scratch in inconspicuous areas to avoid visible damage to the item, ensuring accurate testing without compromising its appearance.
I scratched an ore with what looks like potentially Gold on my testing stone and It passed for 10 karat, however, the 14 karat caused a smoky reaction. It still passed for 14 karat, any clarity on why it caused smoke?
I’ve got some what I believe to be silver out of some breaker switches, but when I test it with my acid it doesn’t show red like any of the other sterling silver that I have like how you demonstrated with your paper towel it shows black. Any idea why that is.
@@vintagesterlingfinds interesting, I have some stainless. I will test and see if I get the same result. Although another thing to note is that the metal is significantly softer than stainless steel I can melt it down with my propane torch, just like sterling
This is very informative compared to all the other ones that you have to watch 20 minutes why don't you have more likes?!
Thanks I really appreciate it. Unfortunately there’s very few people interested in acid videos
Thanks very informative video.
@@coinersring1750 thanks so much for watching
Thanks I didn’t know you shouldn’t use acids older than 6 months or so. How do you check extra small chains? That’s hard to hold.
@@Classychickblog rub the whole thing on the stone and use extra acid. They are hard to test
Thank you for this video, it was helpful.
Anytime thanks for watching
0:00 ⏳ Using old testing acids can lead to inaccurate results when testing for gold and silver, so it's crucial to replace them every six months to a year.
1:50 🖊 Scratching too lightly when testing jewelry with acids can result in false positives, especially with gold-plated items.
3:12 🧤 Avoid getting testing acids on your hands by using tools or wearing gloves, as they can cause burns and leave black spots.
3:38 🕶 Scratching all around the stone when applying testing acids can waste acid and make it difficult to determine results accurately.
4:47 💍 When testing jewelry, scratch in inconspicuous areas to avoid visible damage to the item, ensuring accurate testing without compromising its appearance.
Hahaha I could not have said it better myself. I replaced every 6 months. After they start to go funny
I scratched an ore with what looks like potentially Gold on my testing stone and It passed for 10 karat, however, the 14 karat caused a smoky reaction. It still passed for 14 karat, any clarity on why it caused smoke?
The smoke is probably the acid eating away the gold. It could be 14k but slightly under karat which is common
i was wondering if acids go bad 6 months after opening or is there a specific date i should look for?
My experience is 6 months. But I do use mine weekly. I find they start giving false positives after that. One people use them for up to a year
I’ve got some what I believe to be silver out of some breaker switches, but when I test it with my acid it doesn’t show red like any of the other sterling silver that I have like how you demonstrated with your paper towel it shows black. Any idea why that is.
Black would most likely be stainless steel. I have seen it before
@@vintagesterlingfinds interesting, I have some stainless. I will test and see if I get the same result.
Although another thing to note is that the metal is significantly softer than stainless steel I can melt it down with my propane torch, just like sterling
@@DivergentSoul it could be a cheaper steel
Informative. Thank you.
@@candidcamel thanks for watching
Thanks!! Very helpful. 👍😎👍
Thanks for watching
How do you safely dispose of old acid? Thanks!
My recycling depot takes them. Like how you would throw out an old battery
@@vintagesterlingfinds thank you!
@@joannekropf3436 anytime
is there any possibilty of expire the acid
Yes after 6 months no good
@@vintagesterlingfinds thank you
@@ilyasgarba1621 anytime
How to make this acid solution
Cant make it. It’s $4 to buy from a company called lacy west
good video
@@Animalsnshit thanks so much
@@vintagesterlingfinds don't worry ngga, tnx to you for the video
@@Animalsnshit anytime
Cool
@@stevenmenezes8027 thanks so much
I feel like an idiot - just spend $50 on extra acid just to have in case one of the currently in use empty with a client
@@Tomshifter002 I wouldn’t do that. You can get hundreds of tests from a bottle
hi
Hi friend
You should always wear gloves!!
You are right. I do wear gloves when I do a lot of testing
Meh, safety is for those who give a shit.
@@cyanessence420 I agree. Just be careful when using