When buying a new piece of silver jewelry, it is so beautiful and shines. But in time, maybe the silver chain loses its luster, and eventually tarnishes and becomes black without regularly repairing and good caring.
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Repairing guideline on silver chain
2010-06-28 17:56:00
While a variety of different repairing tools, you might be able to make these repairs for the silver chains at home. Many of these tools can be found at your local craft store. Some techniques needn’t specialized skills, making this a skill that almost anyone can learn.
First of all, you have to polish the silver chain with a soft cotton cloth by rubbing or buffing it regularly.
Secondly, rinse the silver in professional cleaner to clean it. If you do use a dip, dip it in and out very fast and rinse it immediately in clean water followed by an immediate buffing to bring out the shine.
Thirdly, repair a broken clasp after you bought a replacement clasp. Clasps can be bought online or at a local craft supply store. Make sure you buy the same style and color as the broken one. If you have never been happy with that particular clasp, then buy an upgraded clasp that you would find easier to use
Forth, check the chain to notice how the links were put together. You will need to know this, so that you can assemble the chain after you repair it.
Here is only a simple repairing guide on silver chain, and you can repair your old chain in a new condition by yourself.
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