[Jewelry making - Article 01225] - Re: [Orchid] Advising customer how to clean silver

[Greg DeMark]

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Ann,

    First and foremost would be preventive measures.  There have been
    many good suggestions recently from the group members about storage
    as well as using Argentium Silver. 

    Also it would be good to educate your clients about not wearing
    their Sterling Silver while they are doing things that might cause
    them to perspire or while they are using harsh household cleaners. 
    Also recommend that they wipe off their Silver with a cloth after
    use and before storage. 

    As for how to clean them once they are tarnished. I would first ask
    the question of  what do you have them strung on?  If you are using
    cord there is very little that can be done except using a treated
    polishing cloth.  If you are using a nylon coated wire you can try
    using Baking Soda.  Wet your fingers and them dip them into a
    container with Baking Soda, rub the Sterling beads with your thumb
    and first finger. Once they are clean simply rinse in clean water
    and dry them.  Keep in mind that Baking Soda is a mild abrasive so
    if your pieces are high polished they will have a slight satin
    finish when you do this. 

Good Luck
Greg DeMark
email: greg AT demarkjewelry.com
Website: www.demarkjewelry.com
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