How to Remove Plating From Silverware
- 1). Place the cast iron skillet and the cast iron muffin pan on a flat non-flammable surface. Remove all flammable items from a 3-foot radius of the cast iron skillet.
- 2). Put on the safety glasses. Place three to four pieces of plated silverware in the cast iron skillet.
- 3). Light the torch with a striker. Hold the flame approximately 2-inches above the surface of the plated silverware. Move the flame in small circular motions over the surface. Watch the silver plating until it melts from the surface. This will take approximately 60 seconds.
- 4). Flip the silverware over with the cast iron tongs. Heat the silver until it melts. Turn off the torch.
- 5). Remove the silverware from the melted silver and discard in a #10 metal can.
- 6). Pour the contents of the cast iron skillet into the cast iron muffin pan. Allow the molten silver to cool completely. This will take up to 60 minutes.
- 7). Turn the cast iron muffin pan over and tap the side on the flat work surface. The silver ingots will fall from the cast iron muffin pan when cool.
