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Removing Tarnish
Lotions,
natural skin oils, and even pollution can cause metal to
tarnish, but removing it is fairly simple. The pearls, the
patinas, and many of the stones can easily be damaged by
commercial jewelry cleaners and ultrasonic machines. The
best way to care for your art jewelry is to remove oils
and excess oxidation by washing the pieces in warm water
and a mild dish soap with an old soft toothbrush.
If
the tarnish is too heavy on pieces that do not have
pearls, opals, or patinas, I recommend using Jax
Instant Silver Cleaner, followed by thorough washing with
mild dish soap and warm water to remove any traces of chemicals.
If
you have accidentally removed the patina on one of my pieces,
I may be able to recreate it, but please be aware that each
color spectrum is unique and may not look exactly the same
as it did originally. Please email
me with the title or a description of the piece for
an estimate and more information.
Collages
The
collages are sealed with beeswax or varnished. Wipe the
surfaces with a soft damp cloth to remove dust.
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