Vicky's Handmade Jewelry: Rescuing A Defect Stone

Product Care & Clean

After each wear, wipe with a clean, slightly damp cloth.

Make sure that your jewelry is clean and dry before storage.

Clean metals beads, findings and parts with polishing cloth.

Some metals findings turn darker colour due to oxidized process. Re-shine with a soft toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste.

Make sure it is completely wiped dry before storage.

Store jewelries separately to avoid friction that can damage the stones.

Avoid direct contact with chemicals in beauty products and perfume.

Avoid direct sunlight which may cause discoloration and fading in some stones.

Store your jewelries in a box, clean them from time to time to prevent dirt from gathering in between wire, stones and findings.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Rescuing A Defect Stone - Wire Wrapped Pandant

This 4 cm Rose Quartz was given free by beads supplier cos' there is a small crack. I don't mind the defect cos' I was planning to use the stone to practise my wire wrapping skill, but then I discover another great reason why I love wire wrapping!

Wires can be twisted and turned and bent to cover the crack. No one has ever notice the defect since then! And I got this beautiful pink pendant :-)

So don't throw away defect stones, a bit of wires plus some creative ideas might make it even more attractive than before!

Price? No, No, No! This is my master piece :-)

1 comments:

Mei (WireBliss) said...: Hi Vicki, I am a wire wrap jewelry addict and just discovered your blog. Agree with you about this one - covering a defect stones.
All the best.; December 4, 2008 6:23 AM