[Jewelry making - Article 00322] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Penny Brite Copper cleaner

[Alma Rands]

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    For my copper cleaning---including large etched pieces  which are to
    be enameled,  I use a simple home recipe which works just fine.  1
    cup of salt, 1 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup of flour.  Mix well and
    apply. It works just fine After cleaning with it, I neutralize any
    acid residue with a mix of ammonia, liquid detergent, and some simple
    green. I just sort of mix this last batch  together without measuring
    and use it as it not only neutralizes but  removes any grease. It is 
    my all purpose cleaner.  Sometimes I even toss in a little 409.
    Nothing has exploded to date, so I am sure it is a perfectly safe
    concoction. 

    Also, for  those interested in getting a green patina on  copper,
    just smear on a light coat of  the salt, vinegar, flour mix. Let it
    rest a while, rinse off,  and  you  will have a great patina. As my
    purpose in using the cleaner is not to get a patina, I have not given
    it the test of time so don t know how permanent it is. Just giving
    you this exta tidbit in case you want to try it. 

    I have heard  that Penny Brite Copper  cleaner is excellent, but as
    my home brew works so well I have not bothered to change over to
    using Penny Brite 

Alma


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