I strive to make beautiful jewellery that enhances our world without causing harm to our environment and its occupants.

The photo did work he one on the left has the leather ring from a very old polishing wheel that I just reused. I tied it all together with copper wire from some old electrical cord.
The polishing wheel on the right I have used completely, but you can see the leather inner ring. Its made from some old boots that were being thrown out. For this one I used nails and hammered them through the leather and cotton, then bent them over.
Hope that helps.

Hi Lauren,
I'm not sure, I just sprinkle some in. Its like my grandmothers cooking she doesn't use measurements. I guess I use about a teaspoon in about 500ml of water, but mine is heated. If your using it cold you'll need more acid. If I need something super clean I just add more acid. I have never damaged anything.
As for the Borax what gas do you use? I haven't ever had the problem you are talking about and I know jewellers who have used Borax for 30+ years. Its easiest to use if you break some of the borax off and crush it with a hammer in some newspaper, then add the powder to a small container and add some clean water. Some people swear by distilled water which I did use when working for other companies but I have always used rain water or tap water in my own studio and haven't had any problems. If you put a lid on it it will stay wet, I don't and it drys out over the weekend, just add more water and stir it a bit.
I have polishing compound $20 for a bar but I make my polishing wheels by hand and they take too long to make for me to sell. I looked into having some made by a company but I would have needed to order 200! Maybe in the future. Making them is easy, just buy some organic cotton,make a round template from some cardboard and draw loads of circles on the cotton. Cut them out and attach them to the center rings (plastic or leather) from an old polishing mop or cut up some old leather boots and make your own rings.

I tried to upload an image but I dont think it worked. Whats your email address? Ill send you some photos to better describe the process.
Thanks