How to Restore the Finish on Costume & Fashion Jewelry

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How to Restore the Finish on Costume & Fashion Jewelry | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Travis Gehri | permalink
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Everyday chemicals such as soap can damage plating on jewelry, causing deterioration or discoloration. Restoring jewelry may be as easy as buffing it with a soft cloth. For more difficult deterioration problems, you may need to use a strong jewelry cleaner or a replating and polishing cream. The best way to avoid the decomposition of fashion or...

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How to Repair Gold Plating on Costume Jewelry | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Marco Coraggio | permalink
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Since costume jewelry is not made of the same high-quality materials used to make fine jewelry, it is less resistant to wear and damage. Though the monetary value of a costume piece may not be high, it may possess a great deal of personal value. One advantage to costume jewelry is that if it breaks or tarnishes, it is entirely possible that you can...

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How To Repair Jewellery Finishes At Home More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Frank Riess | permalink
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A video lesson on how to repair jewellery finishes at home that will improve your jewellery skills. Learn how to get good at jewellery from Videojug's hand-picked professionals.
Tags: restore jewelry finishes, DIY jewelry polish

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Transform Old Junk Jewelry with Enamel Spray Paint... More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Chris oriakhi | permalink
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So I mentioned on Tuesday that I went on spray painting rampage this last weekend and it wasn’t just limited to my front porch furniture revamp. Oh no girl, I sprayed everything that wasn’t moving. Spray paint is my … Continue reading →

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How to Clean Costume Jewelry More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Adriana Yonamine | permalink
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Clean your costume jewelry like a pro! Costume jewelry: so pretty, usually cheaper than the real thing. I love it! What I don’t love is when it turns funky colors or starts feeling gritty, kind of...

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 6 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_5676278_restore-finish-costume-fashion-jewelry.html

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_8725342_repair-gold-plating-costume-jewelry.html

3. http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-restore-jewellery-finishes-at-home

4. http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/2013/04/transform-old-junk-jewelry-with-enamel-spray-paint.html

5. http://cleanmyspace.com/how-to-clean-costume-jewelry/