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Originally Posted by Saddlecrew7
HI, Thanks for the advice. I guess the word NOT was missing from my post as in the keys are NOT gold or silver- LOL If they were I sure wouldn't be cutting them off Ha ha. Will try the methods you have suggested relating to the compund. Any suggestions on the buffs? I have 2 loaded with red so I will need to replace. They were 1 spiral sewn and 1 muslin. I do need to be able to get into the inner rim of the key to clean and polish.
After I buff I see there is a black greasy residue what is the proper way to remove that and with what? Thanks, I am sure I will have more questions but I am really having fun with this. Elizabeth
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Probably the spiral is best. If you wanted to you could re-use one of the reds for a black or brown (but not the other way 'round). Keep one of the red ones, you can try it as a final color.
"Polishing" is removing irregularities. "Buffing" is making it shiny, and "coloring" is achieving the final high luster (my own definitions).
I would protect the top with a circle of tape, or you might be able to find the right-sized stick-on dots at an office supply.
You could do the inner rim with a Dremel and tiny felt bobs.
BTW, tha'ts a cool idea for jewelry - if you make any yourself post a link to it...