How to Clean Costume Jewelry
Find a workspace with good lighting., Use a dry baby toothbrush or similarly soft brush to gently brush the piece's surface., Hold a can of compressed air an inch or two away from the surface of your piece of costume jewelry and spray., Inspect your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a workspace with good lighting.
Overhead lights in dark rooms are likely to cast shadows and should be avoided.
Look for a desk with a lamp that you can direct or a clear counter in front of a window. -
Step 2: Use a dry baby toothbrush or similarly soft brush to gently brush the piece's surface.
Doing this will remove any dirt caked onto the surface. , This loosens any dirt and dust that might be trapped in the crevices. , Look for any additional trapped dirt. , Avoid using a metal pick, since this may scratch glass beads or soft gemstones if your hand slips. , Doing so removes most fingerprints and smudges while giving your jewelry back a bit of its original shine. -
Step 3: Hold a can of compressed air an inch or two away from the surface of your piece of costume jewelry and spray.
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Step 4: Inspect your jewelry with a magnifying glass.
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Step 5: Use a toothpick to carefully remove any dirt you spotted with the magnifying glass.
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Step 6: Polish the piece with a dry
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Step 7: soft cloth.
Detailed Guide
Overhead lights in dark rooms are likely to cast shadows and should be avoided.
Look for a desk with a lamp that you can direct or a clear counter in front of a window.
Doing this will remove any dirt caked onto the surface. , This loosens any dirt and dust that might be trapped in the crevices. , Look for any additional trapped dirt. , Avoid using a metal pick, since this may scratch glass beads or soft gemstones if your hand slips. , Doing so removes most fingerprints and smudges while giving your jewelry back a bit of its original shine.
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