Whats a good cleaning solution to get sergical steel body jewlery the cleanest it can be? I'm not concerned about price, but I am curious what kind of cleaning agent will get my jewlery the cleanest.
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believe it or not, plain vinegar and water is most effective, and the safest!
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I know the feeling.I hate those ceramic figurines!!! I recently went to a wedding and they made CDs with all of their favorite love songs as favors for their wedding. That was a great idea, everyone wanted a copy and its something they could listen to months after the wedding. It is definitely not a dust collector!! Also you might want to give out something edible... like chocolate bars with your names and wedding date on it. Congrats and good luck
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Cheap toothpaste will take tarnish off without taking off any more of the finish.  Use a minimal amount of water and a soft rag. If it's an antique sometimes it's better not to clean it, it can lower the value.
465774
It's normal. I have the same problem. Plus the cartilage isn't a normal place to get pierced-I just clean mine with alcohol, and the earrings with alcohol.
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Use a sharpening stone to get the initial rust off.  Be sure to dry your skates after each use.  \n\nI also use a blade sock, which is piece of towel like material that has an elastic band sown into it.  I wrap the blade with that after wiping it down.\n\nIf you're going to store your skates for an extended period of time, you can hit the blades with a coat of WD-40 as well.  That will keep them from rusting.
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every time u pass by a jewlery store and see something u like just say something like oh this is nice i like this type of jewlery dont u? something like that... hopefully if u say that kind of stuff enough hell understand ur taste
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Go simple and classy - black is ALWAYS safe, and pick up some rockin' funky jewlery and let that be your focal piece. What'll make you stand out is poise, and a good attitude, not designer accessories - get your game on before you put your gear on, and you'll shine. Oh - and (as my mother would say) GLOSS - make sure you never have scabby looking lips.
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I have wore a hematite necklace around a computer and flat panel screen for years.  I dont' notice anything.  IF you have a CRT monitor, that woul be a different story, as they are harmful by themselves.
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Ive been a gem cutter for nearly 35 years...Gunner is right on his points about opal, but your case is a little different with what you have...If you would like to email me at tahoeman_69@sbcglobal.net or IM me at tahoeman_69, I would be happy to discuss everything you would like to know...It is really more involved than I can describe here and I think it would help to uncomplicate the process if we talked via messenger...
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The cleaning may be causing the problem! Once a piercing is healed your normal daily bath or shower is enough.Extra cleaning may irritate the skin. You say sea salt and saline solution-saline IS a salt solution,so you are using an irritating hypertonic solution as well. With no discharge, redness or tenderness I can positively say it's not infected.
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Try Peroxide every now and then besides of straight alcohol.  If that doesn't work take a Q-tip and rub baby oil around it being careful not to get in the piercing itself.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nThis is from over 30 years experience... DON'T put any type of chemical on your rifle's metal... you do not know how the chemical will react with the finish or the metal. \n\nThe time proven method of removing light rust from gun metal is to use OOO steel wool with gun oil. Put a light coat of oil on the rusted metal part and lightly rub the steel wool over the affected oiled area. Be patient, do not apply a lot of pressure. In about 10-15 minutes the rust will be removed and if the metal is blued there might be a slight lightening of the blued finish. Generally, lightening of the finish would mean either you rubbed too hard or you did not have enough oil on the metal. You can use the steel wool and oil method successfully without affecting your gun's finish. \n\nGood luck.
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Try white vinegar...it cleans just bout anything failing that you can buy mega cheap silver cleaner from any shop.
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Many types of chrome polish on the market....\n\nI've used shaving cream and done well with it on exhaust pipes... but Chrome Polish is your best bet
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First, how do you know it's infected? Was it pierced by a professional?\n\nDO NOT TAKE IT OUT. Biggest mistake anyone with an infected piercing could make. The infection needs to be treated before it is removed. Use a clear/colorless anti-bacterial hand soap and clean it twice daily. Salt water helps too. If it doesn't clear up you may need to see a doctor.\n\nMy best advice is don't touch it -- this is how most piercing infections occur. Unless you are cleaning it, leave it alone until it heals.
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I use Crystal Cut with my diamond saws. It is a water additive that is a rust inhibitor and should be used with diamond wheels and trip saws\n\nYou only need to mix 1 ounce of this to a gallon of water--a lot of bang for the buck. I buy 5 pounds of it for about $23.00, or 80 gallons worth at about 29-cents a gallon.\n\nTo skimp on this type of product in your lapidary workshop is to be penny-wise and pound-foolish. If you use water alone your equipment will rust out quickly and will be expensive to replace.\n\nI've never found it to get "mouldy" or cloudy and I've had jugs of it sitting around for several weeks. If you are using a different brand, you may want to consider switching. Any reputable lapidary supply such as Kingsley North should be able to provide it for you.
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If you are looking to find an online jewler, a good reputable site is bluenile.com.\n\nOther than that, I would suggest watching for bridal shows in your area.  Even if there are no jewelers at the event, the other wedding vendors should be able to point you in the direction of someone.\n\nAlso, don't forget to ask family and friends!