Sea Glass Crafts - How to keep wire from tarnishing

by Valerie
(Massachusetts)

Help!! How do I prevent sterling silver wire or silver plated wire from tarnishing and almost looks like its corroding on the seaglass piece...Thanks for any suggestions:)

Answer:

There is not a whole lot you can do to prevent the tarnishing on silver without adding a coating - but that changes the looks of the sea glass.

With plate metals, a lot of times it is hard to bring the shine back because they are plated. The silver layer may be too thin. However, you can use sliver cleaner purchased a local grocery or other store, and a toothbrush.

Or, if you have access to a tumbler (with a clean barrel) you can tumble with a drop or 2 of liquid detergent (without citrus) and the stainless steel shot that comes with a tumbler.

Unless the silver plate is too tarnished, you should be able to bring the shine back.
Lin at OdysseySeaGlass

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