[TheForge] bending stainless silverware

[Marc3rd at marc3rd.com]

Hi group.
I have a question.
I want to bend or form some stainless (and a few sterling) forks and spoons 
using a rubber mallet and a very tiny anvil ( like 5 lb Hey gotta start 
somewhere)

I am finding some of the pieces to be very stiff and resistant to my whims.

How much heat can I use on them to anneal them without destroying the 
pasivation (stainless properties) or discolor or scale them?

Hoping all is well with u and urs!

Thanks in advance.

Marc
Marc of the (tiny) Hammer
A Taste of Leather