Safety Pickle
Unit of measure: Each
Safety pickle is an essential product for every jewellery workshop for removing the fire-stain caused by heat during soldering.
When sterling silver is heated impurities can rise to the surface (especially on larger or flatter pieces) and cause a subtle dark shadow. Sometimes this is obvious straight away but sometimes the staining frustratingly surfaces during polishing.
How to use: It works quickest when it is warm so simply mix 1 teaspoonful per 100ml of warm water in a covered glass or plastic container, immerse your pieces in the solution after soldering and leave them there for a few hours or overnight.
- Available in approx 90g bags
- Full instructions included
- This special dry acid concentrate is safe to store and easy to use
- Always use plastic tweezers for inserting and removing items from a pickle bath - don't be tempted to use metal tweezers for this job (unless you have pure brass ones) as inserting steel in the pickle solution can create a chemical reaction which causes your silver or gold to be copper plated!
- Dispatch days: Monday to Friday (ex Bank Holidays).
- Typical turnaround: Most orders are shipped the same day if placed before our cutoff.
- During busy periods: Dispatch may take longer during sales events or for complex/custom orders.
- Special Delivery cutoff: Orders for Special Delivery must be placed by 12 noon for same day dispatch.
UK Delivery Options
- Free UK Delivery - Orders over £50.
- Standard Delivery - 3–5 working days with Royal Mail Tracked 48.
- Express Delivery - 1–2 working days with Royal Mail Tracked 24 - only £4.99.
- Special Delivery - Next working day with Royal Mail - from £7.99.
- Courier Delivery - Next working day with FedEx - from £14.99.
International Delivery
- Method: Sent via Royal Mail Tracked, handed over to your local postal service for final delivery.
- Estimated time: Usually 5–10 working days.
- Cost: Starts from £12.99 (varies by destination and order weight).
- Important note: Local import duties, taxes, or customs fees may apply and are payable by the recipient on arrival (not included in our shipping charge).
EU Delivery
- We do not currently ship to EU countries.
US Delivery
- Delivery to the US is temporarily suspended due to recent import tax changes.
Additional Notes
- All times are working days (excluding weekends and public holidays).
- Track your order using the details sent in your confirmation email.
Questions? Contact us
- You can return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery.
- Earrings and earring parts cannot be returned for hygiene reasons.
- Return shipping is at your cost unless the item is faulty or damaged in transit.
Safety Pickle
Sale price£3.99