my chemistry project...

it worked!  there was a little more elbow grease than what i was hoping for, but not bad!

the baking soda/salt concoction really worked.  you literally watch some of the tarnish come off.  i didn't follow the directions perfectly.  sometimes i get so excited about stuff and i rush through things because i want to get to the end result quickly.  i put the baking soda and salt into the foil lined dish before adding the water and it spattered and spit and made a mess all over my black dining table.  just beware, if you're like me and have a tendency to jump the gun.  everything still worked fine.  some of the silverware was soaked twice and some i gave a little extra loving from mr. scotch brite.  i wouldn't take a scotch brite to silverware that was a family heirloom, but heck, this bag 'o silver was cheap and i didn't care if i messed it up.  know what i mean jelly bean?

before

after

 an "S" for little miss S.  perfect.

i ended up with:

11 random knives

13 random forks

12 random spoons

now on to the stamping, if it turns out to be a disaster, which is highly likely, i won't report back.  if it turns out great, you know i'll let you know!

happy st. patty's day!