Karen from Michigan asks,
"When I tumble my sterling chain mail bracelets, they come out shiny but with a yellowish cast. I am using stainless steel shot and a little bit of Dawn in the water. Is there something that I can do to assure that my silver comes out silvery?"

It could be because you didn't properly clean the tumbler before use. Imported tumblers can be made with inferior material and break down. 1/3 cup of vinegar and water in tumber. Run for 20 minutes. Rinse with 1/3 cup baking soda to neutralize vinegar and then rinse with clear water. Fill tumber as usual and things should be fine.

Hope this helps!
Heather M

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