Cleaning a Copper Bracelet?

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1. R.Jennifer R says:

   April 20, 2010 at 5:17 pm

   tips to clean a copper bracelet

   Vinegar
   Place your copper jewelry in a glass, or plastic container, not metal. I use a drinking glass. Pour enough vinegar over it to completely cover it. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Rinse. Dry. You’re done!

   Lemon Juice
   Follow directions used above for vinegar.

   Ketchup
   This is my least favorite, as it is a little messy, but it will certainly do in a pinch! Simply rub your piece of copper jewelry with ketchup on a cloth until it is shiney. Rinse. Dry. You’re done!

   NOTE: If you buy a piece of copper jewelry that has a protective lacquer on it, do not try to clean it by any of these methods. Be especially careful if you have purchased a vintage piece as you could possibly decrease its value. A lot of collectors sell pieces that have not been cleaned by them and leave the cleaning up to the buyer if they so desire.

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   April 20, 2010 at 5:17 pm

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3. citygal says:

   April 20, 2010 at 5:17 pm

   vinegar

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4. loves_jewels says:

   April 20, 2010 at 5:17 pm

   I do the ketchup method. Also, if you know someone who has a rotary tumbler, copper comes out fantastically.
   Cheers

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