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briancherbo New user The Second Deal 40 Posts	Posted: Sep 24, 2005 04:48 am 0 Hey,. everyone - I have a problem with a Jardine Ellis ring. I hate to toss it, it's a realy nice looking one. I'm trying to figure out how to describe the problem without revealing too much and it's tough! You can likely guess the problem - Let's say it is in the "starting" position and is extremely difficult to "work with" unles I use a small screwdriver... Haha! This is kind of funny! Anyway - Any advice on making the ring easier to "work" (like fluids, bending, etc.) I would really appreciate! Thanks - Brian
Matt Morell Loyal user Norwich, CT. 257 Posts	Posted: Sep 24, 2005 01:06 pm 0 Have you tried using " Brass-o " or some other kind of cleaning solvent to make the ring/gimmick work more smoothly ? Could be that the brass is just tarnished making things difficult to handle. Hopefully the gimmick is not bent. If so, it's going to be real hard to get it back to normal specs.
briancherbo New user The Second Deal 40 Posts	Posted: Sep 24, 2005 08:58 pm 0 Quote: On 2005-09-24 09:06, Matt Morell wrote: Have you tried using " Brass-o " or some other kind of cleaning solvent to make the ring/gimmick work more smoothly ? Could be that the brass is just tarnished making things difficult to handle. Hopefully the gimmick is not bent. If so, it's going to be real hard to get it back to normal specs. That's a GREAT idea, Matt - Thanks! I hope it's just a build up like that. I had one for many years, never had this problem before.
Matt Morell Loyal user Norwich, CT. 257 Posts	Posted: Sep 25, 2005 04:40 am 0 No problem, Good luck,I hope it works out for you. I had the same problem before. The ring had tarnished and the gimmick would stick but brass-o did the trick. Best, Matt
RandyStewart Inner circle Texas (USA) 1989 Posts	Posted: Sep 28, 2005 05:15 am 0 Quote: On 2005-09-24 09:06, Matt Morell wrote: Have you tried using " Brass-o " or some other kind of cleaning solvent to make the ring/gimmick work more smoothly ? Could be that the brass is just tarnished making things difficult to handle. Thanks for that reminder for those who don't use such cleaners. Maybe that's the reason I've never had this problem as I Brasso the heck out of all my brass stuff. Just an obsession I guess. www.sevillamagic.com www.lovethatkimchi.com
Matt Morell Loyal user Norwich, CT. 257 Posts	Posted: Sep 28, 2005 03:43 pm 0 I found an old can of " Tarnite , Metal Polish " kickin' around the house that actually seems to give a better shine than " Brass-O " especially for larger items . Don't know if it's still available but it's designed to do the same thing as Brass-o. Used it on my old " Breathalizer" effect to clean up the brass pieces and it gave it a mirror-type shine. Sweetness, I must say ! Matt
Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts	Posted: Sep 28, 2005 03:59 pm 0 I've posted a number of times re. how great Tarnite is. Many years ago a friend of mine who was a full-time metalworker suggested the product and I've used it ever since. You can find it here.
RevJohn Inner circle Oregon City Oregon, Oregon 2473 Posts	Posted: Oct 7, 2005 04:06 pm 0 I appreciate that tip on the Brass cleaner... Brasso works, but it wasn't cutting it with all my stuff. Will give this Tarnite a try. Any tips from seasoned cleaners on making the cleaning process most effective? John
Matt Morell Loyal user Norwich, CT. 257 Posts	Posted: Oct 7, 2005 11:04 pm 0 John, You have to really let the Tarnite sit for awhile before wiping down with a soft cloth . Needs time to work its MAGIC. I alway's used to wait a few minutes . Let us know how it works out for you. Matt
Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts	Posted: Oct 7, 2005 11:34 pm 0 Hmmm, interesting, I've never let my coins sit in Tarnite. Instead, I generously soak the corner of a tissue in the cleaner, vigorously wipe the coin with it for maybe 15 seconds, run water over the coin, and then dry the coin/shine it with a clean tissue.
cafezingo New user 15 Posts	Posted: Jun 13, 2012 02:34 am 0 Some coin companies use Nev-r-Dull (or similar spelling) to polish their coins. It's a solvent-coated cotton that comes in a can. Hard to find, but it's worth it. For coins, one can of it, using a small piece of it at a time, should last three lifetimes. I no longer polish gaffed copper coins (such as English pennies), as I found that their color when polished can be very different from polished real ones. I just let the gaffed copper coin tarnish along with a real one, so I have a matched pair.
magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts	Posted: Jun 13, 2012 11:43 am 0 I do a Jardin Ellis effect using the ball and tube. Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
ringmaster Inner circle Memphis, Down in Dixie 1974 Posts	Posted: Jun 15, 2012 05:49 pm 0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahRnDvh4j4I One of the last living 10-in-one performers. I wanted to be in show business the worst way, and that was it.