[Jewelry making - Article 00717] - [Orchid] Mixed metal cleaning, clarification

[Tom or Grace Stokes]

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    Hello again,  Want to say thank you to the people who have already
    answered my post regarding cleaning of earrings made with a
    combination of metals, but I think I was not clear in my description
    of what I am doing.  The designs have no soldering but are often put
    together with cold connections so in many cases metals such as
    copper or brass which tarnish and patina quickly are riveted to
    annodized aluminum or sterling.  It would be impossible to isolate
    parts without completely taking the piece apart. . . which is why I
    was wondering if there is somethings I can used to dip the entire
    piece (sort of clean what needs it in one shot and not effect the
    parts, such as the aluminum which doesn't need cleaning, in the
    process)  I know it is asking alot and I am stumped but as one
    fellow artist said if I am having problems just in the time I am
    storing the pieces I need to be able to tell my customers what they
    can do after wearing them. 

    The designs are really selling well and I hate to abandon them
    because of this problem but I find customers will not buy a piece
    they don't think they can keep looking good fairly easily.  I hope
    this is more clear and look forward to the wisdom of the group for
    suggestions. 

Again, thanks for the tips so far!!      GRACE 

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