Metal Jewelry
Oxidation is a chemical response between metal and other elements such as
oxygen, water and other reactants. All metal oxidizes over time. This response will change the coloring of your metal item and can leave a "stained" mark on the skin. For this reason the metal needs some occasional maintenance for comfortable wear.
To clean your metal jewelry fill a jar with white vinegar. Add salt until it
no longer dissipates. You can use a soft cloth to remove any extra debris. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
If you find your piece needs to be shined up you can use a brillo pad to
remove any built up coloration or film and bring out a polish on the metal. You
can pick these up at most any convenience or grocery store. I find that the fine
threaded brillo pads are found more often in the hardware or home supply
section. In the recent years the ones in the kitchen aisle have a thick metal
thread that will scratch rather than polish the metal.
remove any built up coloration or film and bring out a polish on the metal. You
can pick these up at most any convenience or grocery store. I find that the fine
threaded brillo pads are found more often in the hardware or home supply
section. In the recent years the ones in the kitchen aisle have a thick metal
thread that will scratch rather than polish the metal.
Seal the jewelry piece with a clear coat in order to slow down the oxidation
process and keep that shine! I like to use a spray gloss furniture polish.
Again, you should be able to pick this up at most grocery or hardware stores.