TAKING CARE OF YOUR JEWELLERY TO MAXIMISE ITS LONGEVITY

❊ Each piece is designed with high-quality products, but typically as most macrame artists do, we work with thread and brass beading

❊ The beads are quality but are likely to tarnish overtime if exposed to salt, sweat, lotions or constant water

 

Brass loves to do that little “tarnish tango” the moment it meets air, moisture, or skin oils — but you can slow it down a lot with a few habits and treatments. Here’s how to keep it shiny for longer:

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1. Create a Protective Barrier

• Clear lacquer or jewelry sealant: Apply a very thin coat of a clear, non-yellowing lacquer (like ProtectaClear or Renaissance Wax). This blocks oxygen and moisture from reacting with the brass.

• Nail polish trick: In a pinch, a thin layer of clear nail polish on the inside (skin-facing side) can help prevent tarnish and skin

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2. Store It Like a Queen​/Legendddd

• Keep brass preferably in a jewellery box, even with silica gel packs to absorb moisture.

• Avoid leaving it out in humid areas (bathrooms are the enemy here)

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3. Minimize Contact With Tarnish-Causing Culprits

• Remove before swimming, showering, sweating, or applying lotions/perfume.

• Handle with clean, dry hands — skin oils speed up oxidation.

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4. Quick Polishes Between Wears

• Use a soft polishing cloth (like Sunshine Cloths) to remove surface oils after wearing.

• A tiny wipe after each use will stop the dulling layer from building up.

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5. Deep Clean Occasionally

If it does lose its shine, here are some cleaning solutions/options;​​

- Lemon or vinegar​

- Baking soda

- Soft cloth

- Warm water

- Mild dish soap

- Soft-bristle toothbrush (optional)

- Polishing cloth

• Mix lemon juice and baking soda into a paste, rub gently, rinse, dry thoroughly.

• Or soak in a mild vinegar + water bath for a few minutes, then dry and buff.

❊ Try not to expose jewellery to salt water as the thread will lose its wax and be more likely to wear down. Some minerals are softer than others and may become more fragile if they’re exposed to water frequently. However, if you feel like your piece is more connected to you by wearing it in the ocean, this is your choice

❊ When you purchase a piece of jewellery from me, understand that I sell them as a hand-crafted, wearable piece of art and it is your responsibility to take care of it to ensure its longevity.

❊ If your piece has been made too small or there is some sort of problem, please contact me to let me know so I can rectify this for you