Jewelry making question…?

27 Mar 2009

27 Mar, 2009 wire jewelry making

I'm new at this and I need help. When I make a ring or necklace or anything with wire it looks great when I'm finished but 2 days later it's already tarnished. The wire that was left on the spool is still nice and silver. I mean why do they sell this jewelry making wire if it's only going to tarnish. What can i do to keep it looking good?

You can keep the metal from tarnishing so quickly by placing it in a ziplock bag when not in use. WD-40m also helps. Usually if the metal is worn and tarnishes it is because the wearer has alot of acid in their skin.

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Nikki
2009 Mar 27 1

You can keep the metal from tarnishing so quickly by placing it in a ziplock bag when not in use. WD-40m also helps. Usually if the metal is worn and tarnishes it is because the wearer has alot of acid in their skin.
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tanis c
2009 Mar 27 2

I have the same problem.place the made item in a metal dish, pour boiling water over it until it covering the jewellery piece and sprinle baking soda over the surface of the water, it will foam a bit,but dont worry, let it sit for a bit and the tarnish comes off. keep your made jewellery in a ziploc bag as well. You can also use a soft tooth brush with whitening tooth paste.
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Me
karasbeads
2009 Mar 27 3

You can use anti tarnish strips, or chalk. Place either one in your jewelry box, or another container. Do not let the jewelry touch the strip or chalk. These both have carbon, that will leach out any moisture in the air that would cause the wire to tarnish.

Kara Mitchell,
Kara's Beads
http://www.beadlady.us
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goldfinchstudios
2009 Mar 27 4

Are you using sterling silver or something else? If it's sterling it shouldn't start to tarnish so quickly. Store your sterling in anti-tarnish bags available at on line bead shops. Fire Mountain Gems has them.
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It's what I use to protect my sterling.

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