How to Oxidize Silver with Egg Yolks

Steps

1. 1
   Boil an egg. Boil two eggs if you're doing a lot of silver.
   
   
2. 2
   Eat the white. Don't waste valuable protein.
   
   
3. 3
   Put the yellows (yolks) into a plastic food storage container, or into a bowl that can be easily sealed. Break them up a bit.
   
   
4. 4
   Put a wire rack over the egg yolks to hold your jewelry above the eggs. If you don't have a wire rack, use some paper toweling to keep the egg from touching the silver. Anywhere egg touches, it will oxidize faster, and unevenly.
   
   
5. 5
   Put your jewelry in the container and seal it. Leave it for a day, then check it If not dark enough, leave it for another day or two.
   
   
6. 6
   Remove the jewelry and wash it with a gentle soap.
   
   
7. 7
   Use a buffing cloth to bring the high points on the piece back to a bright shine. Cheap, quick and easy.
   
   
8. 8
   Finished.