Simple Cleaning Methods for Handmade, Copper Jewelry.

Last week we provided some suggestions for brightening your handmade African copper jewelry. Today we want to share more simple cleaning methods.

Vinegar and Salt. If copper is tarnished, boil article in a pot of water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar for several hours. Wash with soap in hot water. Rinse and dry.

Salt, Vinegar, and Flour. Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 1 cup white vinegar. Add enough flour to make a paste. Apply the paste to copper and let sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse with clean warm water and polish dry.

Lemon and Salt or Baking Soda. Make a paste of lemon juice and salt, rub with a soft cloth, rinse with water, and dry. Or use a slice of lemon sprinkled with baking soda. Rub copper with lemon slice and rinse with warm water and dry. Pour vinegar over the surface sprinkle salt over the acid and rub in the mixture. Rinse with warm water and polish dry.