Methods for Cleaning Your Relics

Add a mild dish soap to warm water. Using a soft bristle toothbrush, gently remove debris. After a few moments, rinse your piece thoroughly and pat dry with a soft cloth.

DO NOT: Use harsh cleaning agents that contain chlorine, acid or ammonia.

My preferred on-the-go way to restore brilliance & luster to silver or copper is Sunshine Polishing Cloths. They use special micro-abrasives and a cleansing agent to remove tarnish and grime; they last until they’re worn through! — See link below.

There are a few ways to create the sought after ‘antiqued’ profile of a Relic, both of which involve an oxidation process.

1. Copper and silver jewelry can tarnish over time causing a natural patina, more-so when exposed to humidity and body oils.

2. Immersing the metal into a hot water and liver of sulfur mixture & later buffed to the desired level retaining the ‘aging’ in the crevices.