Copper tong 9" long tweezers curved for pickiling acid solution jewwellery craft

9-inch curved copper tongs built specifically for handling metal in pickling and acid solutions.

⭐ At a glance

📏 9 inches (approx. 23cm) long

Shape: Curved tips for easy gripping

Material: Copper

✔️ New, unused

🔧 What it does & how to use

These copper tongs are designed for jewellers and metalworkers who need to move items in and out of a pickling bath (the diluted acid solution used to clean flux and oxidation from metal after soldering). Copper is the right choice here because, unlike steel or iron tongs, it won't react with the acid or contaminate the solution, and it resists corrosion from repeated use.

• Heat the pickle: Prepare your pickling solution as normal in a heat-safe pot or slow cooker.
• Lower the work: Use the curved tips to grip your soldered piece and lower it gently into the solution.
• Leave to clean: Allow the piece to sit until flux and firescale are removed.
• Retrieve safely: Lift the piece back out with the tongs, keeping hands clear of the acid.
• Rinse: Rinse the piece and tongs in clean water after use to prevent residue build-up.