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Annealing at Home: Your Bench Cheat Sheet
One page to keep by your bench. What to watch for in order, what silver and copper actually look like at annealing temperature in normal home lighting, and how to check it’s worked. Tested at my own bench with a handheld torch.
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The four signs to watch for, in order, from the Sharpie burning off to the orange flare
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Photos from my bench of copper and silver at each stage, in normal home lighting
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What silver looks like compared with copper, so you know you’re reading the right colours
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A quick “did it work?” check, plus what to do if you’ve gone a little over
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Flame tips for keeping control, including thin bezel wire
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How to set up your lighting, without needing a dark room
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What to do with bigger or longer pieces
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