Silver Copper
How to Properly Clean Handmade Jewelry, Copper Jewelry and Silver Jewelry
Handmade Bracelets, Butterfly Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry
All silver and copper jewelry will tarnish with time because of exposure to air and humidity. Sulfides in the air cause silver and copper to darken. The best way to polish silver jewelry is to use a jewelry polishing cloth. You should not use a commercial silver dipping solution. The chemicals in these solutions can be harmful to the jewelry and to the enviroment. This also is true for copper jewelry. Using a jewelry polishing cloth on copper jewelry will bring back the shine if tarnish occurs. Polishing cloths cost only a few dollars and can be purchased at most stores that sell jewelry, and are also available at many drug stores. A jewelry polishing cloth can last for many years so it is a good investment.
Another great way of cleaning copper jewelry uses a solution of lemon or lime juice with a dash of salt. This is easy, readily available and will bring back the shine to copper jewelry. Rinse the piece off well after dipping and dry before storing. Grapefruit juice and vinegar will also work, although lemon juice tends to get the best results. Use the jewelry polishing cloth to add extra luster and keep the piece shiny between cleanings.
Handmade jewelry handcrafted from metal can also be cleaned using this method. If your handcrafted jewelry, silver jewelry or copper jewelry contains stones take special care to make sure the acidic lemon juice does not come into contact with the stones.
Storing your silver and copper jewelry in plastic recloseable bags when not being worn will help to keep the jewelry clean and shining. Continuous exposure to air and moisture is what causes the oxidation or tarnish. You might also like to coat your copper jewelry with a clear acrylic lacquer to protect it from discoloration.
Copper jewelry, silver jewelry and handmade jewelry can be quick to tarnish, but the good news is that it is easy to clean and restore to its original shine. With some common household items and a little bit of elbow grease, your silver, copper and handcrafted jewelry can be as lovely as it was the day you purchased it or made it. So do not throw out that tarnished piece of jewelry, make it look like new again!
About the Author
The artisans of copperreflections.com have been making handcrafted jewelry and unique gift ideas since 1985. Inspired by the beauty of wildlife, nature and Native Peoples of North America, each piece is carefully designed and handcrafted especially for you. Our designs are silver plated and diamond cut on copper handcrafted jewelry and unique gift ideas.
Read more by this author, Jennifer Hisir, at Handmade Jewelry Blog by Copper Reflections.
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