[Jewelry making - Article 00717] - Re: [Orchid] Cleaning Ivory

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ray -

>     some of the beads are discolored in spots 

    you might double check the beads for cross hatching to make certain
    they are ivory. at one time a lot of items were made from celluloid
    to imitate ivory, called, among other names, 'french ivory'. it was
    very prone to turn a yellowy/rusty color in spots from a chemical
    reaction to oil, perfume, and other chemicals. 

    if it is true ivory the best way is lightly sanding each spot with
    800 grit sandpaper - a strip glued to toothpick or match stick; stop
    when the spot is close to matching the rest of bead. then buff spot
    with some polishing compound on a q-tip. you could also try this on
    the 'french ivory' - it's worth a try.

    good luck

ive
who has been there and done both

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