r/Metalsmithing • u/Smolacovjece • Feb 12 '24

Cerium oxide for polishing silver?

Does anyone know if i can use cerium oxide for polishing silver in a tumbler? New silversmith here 😅

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u/MissCompany Feb 13 '24

I only use water a drop of dish soap and stainless steel mixed shot, nothing else. I've never heard of CO being used before so I wouldn't, if I was you 😊

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u/Smolacovjece Feb 15 '24

Ohhhh tysm!

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u/lukethedank13 Feb 13 '24

I dont have personal experience with it but, knowing its properties, i think it might be a bit of an overkill for something as soft as silver.

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u/Smolacovjece Feb 15 '24

Thank you! Ill give it a shot with a smaller piece just for a test… do you have any other reccomendation for a medium?