How to acid test SILVER - The easy way!

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The Finder Guy

The Finder Guy

2 жыл бұрын

In this video i show you a quick tip to make testing your silver simple and easy!

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@TARugg
@TARugg 3 ай бұрын
Well done! I have seen several of these videos and yours is the clearest, most detailed but still concise.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate that
@jamiecamaj7194
@jamiecamaj7194 Жыл бұрын
Your video is the best silver testing video EVER !!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Also….now I want a whopper
@bugwins3393
@bugwins3393 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. You saved me an hour of research.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 7 ай бұрын
No problem!
@amo2211
@amo2211 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Finally a video that really helped me find out about silver. Some things i thought were silver are actually white gold, and others now I know they are silver. Thanks!!!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 4 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@brigitteclark5477
@brigitteclark5477 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so very much! This is super helpful!! It is so difficult to see from just putting the acid on the silver.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 4 ай бұрын
No problem! Happy to help!
@loreli6052
@loreli6052 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very helpful video.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely welcome!
@dalehammond1749
@dalehammond1749 11 ай бұрын
This is really great. Thanks much!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@ytramization
@ytramization 9 ай бұрын
Oh! Thank you so much. I've been so confused.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 9 ай бұрын
No problem at all! Glad I could help!
@capecoddiggerzmetaldetecti5718
@capecoddiggerzmetaldetecti5718 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful as I have that acid test, was difficult to see if it was red through the wet acid drop, Thanks for the tip 😉
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I had to do a video…it’s wicked hard to tell when it’s on the stone!
@joeyl.rowland4153
@joeyl.rowland4153 8 ай бұрын
I know it has been a year, wipe the solution with a white paper towel to see the color with more definition.
@frankieesposito711
@frankieesposito711 11 ай бұрын
So smart! Thanks
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
No problem!
@shannonmcclain350
@shannonmcclain350 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us how to test for silver! I was just looking at the lines on the black stone and couldn't figure out why I wasn't seeing color.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I was having the same problem! After a bunch of videos, I found someone who used this method. It’s so much easier to tell if it’s silver, I had to show it too!
@user-zq3or5zb5n
@user-zq3or5zb5n Жыл бұрын
I was having a horrible time seeing the colors after a few eye surgeries. Thank you so much for this information!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I was having a hard time as well until I found this, had to share it!
@joeyl.rowland4153
@joeyl.rowland4153 8 ай бұрын
Wipe your test off your stone with a white paper towel. You can see the color more vividly.
@moviestudiosonysharma1
@moviestudiosonysharma1 5 ай бұрын
Hi where are you. Iam india🇮🇳🇮🇳
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 5 ай бұрын
@moviestudiosonysharma1 hello! I’m located in the U.S.
@upupclimb1212
@upupclimb1212 Жыл бұрын
Thank you👍
@angtherelichunterangelcard7295
@angtherelichunterangelcard7295 2 жыл бұрын
Nice tip buddy thanks for sharing
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Trying to get the word out! It works so well, I wish they put it in the instructions!
@rustybritches6747
@rustybritches6747 Жыл бұрын
By far the best way of acid testing silver!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree!! Thanks Rusty!
@moviemania1133
@moviemania1133 Жыл бұрын
Right, But how I'll identify the carrat of the silver anyone know....?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure about that one. Some jewelers and coin shops have a machine that can check purity.
@hildyboo
@hildyboo 9 ай бұрын
excellet! Thank you!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 9 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@deana1111
@deana1111 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this is very helpful. 😊
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely welcome!
@deana1111
@deana1111 Жыл бұрын
@@TheFinderGuy you made my day because I had seen a few other videos but yours was the clearest and now I have the confidence to do it accurately 😊
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
@@deana1111 awesome! I was having a lot of trouble using acid tests for silver. I looked at a ton of videos and only found one showing this method. Had to make one of my own to help spread the word!
@katherinemoorhead338
@katherinemoorhead338 Ай бұрын
THANK YOU! I could nit understand how one could tell....the paper towels does it!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Ай бұрын
You’re absolutely welcome!
@cal-yb7fg
@cal-yb7fg Жыл бұрын
Nice thank you 😊
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely welcome!
@snoddyification
@snoddyification 9 ай бұрын
I went to my local tile supplier and got a white tile... he gave me a free offcut. Works well.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 9 ай бұрын
Never thought of that! That’s a good idea!
@hummingbirdhobo
@hummingbirdhobo Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@kirkshar
@kirkshar 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for explaining it a bit further. I was having a real hard time looking at the stone & acid bead itself. All I could see was a black blob. Looking at your drops, they look as black as mine! I've watched people testing and they seemed to just look and know. I was sure my acid was bad. But now I'll try again and see if I can make it work. When they say it might show as creamy white, how will you see that? Now, if I can just get used to my Kee gold tester, I'll be in business!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 4 ай бұрын
No problem! I’m not sure about the creamy white, I haven’t heard that. Gold can definitely be tricky, especially with heavily plated items
@giannitsatown
@giannitsatown 3 ай бұрын
You can also use a white stone to see the color better.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 3 ай бұрын
I’m sure that would work as well
@poopheads1053
@poopheads1053 11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely welcome
@tombin8287
@tombin8287 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video very helpful just ordered some testing acid i have a bunch of jewelry i want to test out that is unmarked
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Good luck! Hope it’s precious metal!
@dondtektor8537
@dondtektor8537 Жыл бұрын
That's how I test as well. I don't know if you have heard this but I have been told these acids only have a short shelf life. Once opened a few months. Have you noticed or heard this? I wondered because I have done a couple of tests on known items and they failed. My acids are 2 years old. Ill order some new and retest. Thanks for posting,,,
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
That’s interesting! I have not heard that, but I’ll definitely check for sure. My acids are relatively new, but I’m interested to see how they react with age. Thanks for the info!
@BEAUTYSUBSCRIPTIONSMORE
@BEAUTYSUBSCRIPTIONSMORE Жыл бұрын
Yes! I think I need a new kit!
@grousepark1
@grousepark1 11 ай бұрын
Spot are you silver acid that has sat for like a year since I had tested and it did the same thing it gave me negative results but I knew acid got correct results definitely has a shelflife once it’s opened
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
Agreed
@JewelsNcrime
@JewelsNcrime 3 ай бұрын
Many people use the 18k but for accurate results and to know the purity of silver you are checking ,the silver solution is best but it can be complicated to understand, which makes sense why people use the 18 k.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 3 ай бұрын
I’ve never tried the 18k for silver. I’ll have to give it a go sometime
@upupclimb1212
@upupclimb1212 Жыл бұрын
👍
@memo7147
@memo7147 Жыл бұрын
Or you can just use the 18k acid it turns blue it's silver!
@KeyboardWarriorOfTRUTH
@KeyboardWarriorOfTRUTH Жыл бұрын
Agreed I use the 18k test
@kornkobbler1
@kornkobbler1 Жыл бұрын
I like using the 18k acid too.
@Juampi536
@Juampi536 11 ай бұрын
What it is if it turns green?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
@Juampi536 I’m not sure. My best guess would be that it’s not silver 🤷🏻‍♂️
@Juampi536
@Juampi536 11 ай бұрын
@@TheFinderGuy it was what i thought, thanks for the quick answer
@sewaseem
@sewaseem 10 ай бұрын
Is that black stone a sharpening block for knives? where do i find one of those
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 10 ай бұрын
No, it came with the precious metal testing kit I bought. I believe I got it on Amazon
@peggipenfold4580
@peggipenfold4580 10 ай бұрын
Loved the video thank you. How do you know if it is only Silver Plates
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 10 ай бұрын
No problem! Usually it is only a very thin layer of silver, and when you search it on the stone, it may show the base metal underneath
@peggipenfold4580
@peggipenfold4580 10 ай бұрын
Would that show another color ? I’m new at this 🧐
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 10 ай бұрын
@peggipenfold4580 not really, it’s likely that there wouldn’t be anything on the tissue afterwards. But if there is, and it’s not red, it’s probably not solid silver
@UkuleleBobbyKemp
@UkuleleBobbyKemp Жыл бұрын
Hey great video, thanks! 🙏 Please can you let me know which acid you're using? (I saw a video where the guy recommends using 18 Kt Gold testing Acid - but I think that gave a different colour... 🧐 ) Thanks in advance, Bobby (UK) ☺
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I am using the acid that is specially made for testing silver. I got it in a gold/silver testing kit on Amazon. Hope that helps!
@UkuleleBobbyKemp
@UkuleleBobbyKemp 11 ай бұрын
@@TheFinderGuy Yeah, that's great thanks... 🙏
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
No problem!
@Lunkyful
@Lunkyful Жыл бұрын
What should I use to clean the testing stone?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I put it in a mixture of baking soda and water for a minute or so to neutralize the acid. Then give it a dunce with regular water
@martinstreasurehunting
@martinstreasurehunting Жыл бұрын
😎😎👍👍
@ericwayne7819
@ericwayne7819 9 ай бұрын
What kt,of acid did you use ? I've heard to use 14 kt.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 9 ай бұрын
I’ve never used the gold testing acid for silver. I use the acid specifically for testing silver. It contains nitric and muriatic acid
@marklestergamayon4082
@marklestergamayon4082 Жыл бұрын
Can you test a gold to that kind of test like you test your silver ? Or it's different?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
The gold is a bit different as far as I know. With gold, the acid will make the line disappear from the stone. I may make a video about gold in the future.
@dankingjr.2088
@dankingjr.2088 Жыл бұрын
Very cool. I struggle to see it on the stone.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Me too! This trick is like night and day! Thanks for checking it out
@digginggopher
@digginggopher 5 ай бұрын
I need to do this on a random piece of jewlery i found, it seems like silver vut theres no marking on it
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 5 ай бұрын
Good luck! Hope it’s silver!
@holykissme
@holykissme Жыл бұрын
The key left no coloration on the Kleenex. The is the key made of? Thank you!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
The key is made of brass
@holykissme
@holykissme Жыл бұрын
@@TheFinderGuy thank you! You are awesome. You so rock!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it!
@JeffSmith-yc2ly
@JeffSmith-yc2ly 7 ай бұрын
Who was the KZfaqr you are referencing in the video?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 6 ай бұрын
Honestly, I have no idea who it was
@debbie2179
@debbie2179 Жыл бұрын
Nice & easy- thanks
@debbie2179
@debbie2179 Жыл бұрын
Is there any way to tell 925 from 800 silver? Will they test the same color?? As many Mexico pieces are 800 or unmarked so how do you know? Ty!
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure on that one. Sorry, wish I could be more help
@Manu.003
@Manu.003 9 ай бұрын
Hello, I just watched your video and I have a question, so what brand or name is that Acid that you're using?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 9 ай бұрын
I just use the acid that’s meant for testing silver in the precious metal testing kits they sell on Amazon. I believe it contains nitric and muriatic acid
@joeyl.rowland4153
@joeyl.rowland4153 8 ай бұрын
​@@TheFinderGuyno not nitric and muriatic(aqua regia) What you have is known as Schwerter's solution. Concentrated nitric acid 3/4 of one ounce, water 1/4 ounce and I believe 1 gram of potassium dichromate. There are videos that show you how to make it. I believe Sreetips on KZfaq has a video. Hope this helps.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 8 ай бұрын
@@joeyl.rowland4153 thanks for the info…. I was just saying what I read on the bottle of the acid I use.
@joeyl.rowland4153
@joeyl.rowland4153 8 ай бұрын
@@TheFinderGuy I see. The reason I know is aqua regia will almost immediately precipitate silver chloride(looks like snow in the liquid) Schwerter's turns red, the more pure your silver the more it will look like blood. At 800 fine silver it will appear brown red. Doesn't work well on 500 fine.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 8 ай бұрын
@@joeyl.rowland4153 good to know, thanks!
@johnnyvazquez2360
@johnnyvazquez2360 10 ай бұрын
What kind of acid are you using so far
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 10 ай бұрын
I’m not sure if the name, but it’s the testing acid used for silver. Got it In a kit on Amazon
@Simplebowlingforfun
@Simplebowlingforfun 10 ай бұрын
I just took a Tiffany and Co. bracelet to a pawnshop and they tested it for silver and said that it came back red so it’s not silver, are they lying to me?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 10 ай бұрын
Hard for me to say without knowing what or how they tested it with
@Simplebowlingforfun
@Simplebowlingforfun 10 ай бұрын
They used 18k acid to test it
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 10 ай бұрын
@justinmoore2558 I’ve never used gold testing acid for silver. I only use the acid that is specifically used to test silver.
@naveedarshad8334
@naveedarshad8334 11 ай бұрын
what is name for acid you use?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
I’m not sure what it’s called, but it’s specifically for testing silver in the testing kit I bought from Amazon
@lancemillward2462
@lancemillward2462 22 күн бұрын
can you tell the difference between 925, 900 and 800 silver?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 22 күн бұрын
I don’t think a regular acid test can determine purity
@lancemillward2462
@lancemillward2462 22 күн бұрын
@@TheFinderGuy i hoped it might show up brighter. no money for one of those fancy machines
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 22 күн бұрын
@lancemillward2462 it might be possible, but I personally can’t tell the difference. Some pawn or coin shops have those machines. I recommend calling around to see who has one in you area
@tmagnerqa1663
@tmagnerqa1663 16 күн бұрын
How about silver plated?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 16 күн бұрын
I don’t believe the thin amount of silver plating would show up with the test
@earthstewardude
@earthstewardude Ай бұрын
Next time - space out the scratchings... also - what about 45% silver test? I'm about to buy a roll of silver solder from a guy on Ebay and I'll meet him locally with the test kit.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Ай бұрын
I haven’t tried it on anything less than 90%. I imagine it would would still work to some extent
@leejas7197
@leejas7197 10 ай бұрын
Name of the acid?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 10 ай бұрын
Not sure, it’s whatever came with the precious metal testing kit that I got from Amazon. It’s the one specifically to test silver
@AllGoodThingsFindJT1
@AllGoodThingsFindJT1 11 ай бұрын
Just use 18k if it 925 it will turn electric blue
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 11 ай бұрын
I’ll have to give it a try next time. Thanks!
@howarddenney5331
@howarddenney5331 Жыл бұрын
How do you clean your pad?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I use baking soda and water usually, but there are many different methods out there. Maybe an idea for a future video!
@georgeparzival3817
@georgeparzival3817 Жыл бұрын
Is it Hydrochloric acid? Or Sulphuric acid?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I honestly don’t know. It’s just a regular precious metal test kit off of amazon
@debbie2179
@debbie2179 Жыл бұрын
I think it's nitric acid...
@laurencerilling5873
@laurencerilling5873 4 ай бұрын
Nitric is water clear so it probably has potassium dichromate added
@Rane358
@Rane358 Жыл бұрын
Acid name pls?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure on the acid name. I bought a test kit from Amazon. If you’d like, I can check it out later tonight when I get home
@bryangendron4020
@bryangendron4020 Жыл бұрын
What kind or Acid ?
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Nitric acid I believe
@jennifergaynor6858
@jennifergaynor6858 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. But no gloves? I was worried for you...
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for your concern. I agree, gloves would have been safer for sure!
@bugwins3393
@bugwins3393 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. You saved me an hour of research.
@TheFinderGuy
@TheFinderGuy 8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
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