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| Tuesday, June 14, 2011 |
| Make Your Fashion Jewelry Forever |
Well---perhaps not forever because nothing lasts for an eternity, but youll definitely learn how to extend the life of your fashion jewelry for a much longer time. of the negatives concerning owning fashion jewelry has to do with how long it will last you. Lets get the unfortunate news out of the way. Yes, fashion jewelry will finally tarnish. Your coveted gold plated ring will turn silver, and your brilliant go-to silver plated multi-strand necklace will ultimately¦turn black. In lieu of asking you what you expected for the cost, lets turn to a few solutions so that you can get more wear out of your prized fashion jewelry possessions.
How to Make Your Fashion Jewelry Last Forever
one) First up is a product thats affordably priced for under $10.00 thats often used by craft artists. You may have heard of individuals using a clear coat of nail polish on their costume jewelry to make their pieces last longer, but Ive got better to accomplish the job. Its Krylons Crystal Clear Gloss. It wont cause a reaction on your skin (unless you have sensitive skin), and spraying a coat of it on in a well ventilated area will make your metallic, wood or plastic jewelry pieces last for years without chipping. If there's gems on your piece, (rhinestone or cubic zirconia), you can cover it with masking tape so that it wont dull.
three) The next technique is the liquid plating technique. Dont let the words plating and technique scare you off. Its a simple technique that I have historicallyin the past used myself. It fundamentally involves dipping your jewelry in to a solution that youve heated inside the microwave, then in to another activation solution. A word of caution here, it specifies that you use the product only on base metals; like brass, nickel, copper, or silver plate. Also, I do recommend the gold plating technique over the silver plating technique. The silver works best on silverware only. The kit will last you for a lovely while, until you use it all. For under $30.00, the cost makes it well worth it in case you think about how much longer youll must wear and enjoy your fashion jewelry.
Fashion trends will always come and go, and wearing matchless fashion jewelry has become more popular than ever. However, stretching your dollar while making the most of high style; thatll be around for an eternity.
three) The last technique is tried and true, and wont cost you a single cent. Basically take care of your fashion jewelry. Store it in a chilled dark place. Refrain from wearing it in the bath or shower, or when you work out because water and sweat causes wear. Also, avoid direct contact with fragrance and alcohol based products, because they have a twisted to damage the gold or silver coating. |
posted by chalsie @ 7:53 AM  |
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