Jewelry Care

 Polymer clay is durable for everyday wear and is one of the reasons I really love working with it. Please do not bend your earrings, they will become more susceptible to breakage. 

Although I do use the best hardware (studs, charms, etc) I can find, while staying affordable, gold-plated jewelry does tarnish over time. It is inevitable. This being said, here are some tips on how to extend the life of your jewelry:

• Avoid direct contact with lotion, perfume or other chemicals
• Avoid showering, sleeping or swimming in your jewelry
• Be gentle with gemstone jewelry- some gemstones are very fragile
• Clean your jewelry after wear with a soft cloth 
• Keep your jewelry in an air-tight bag or box
• If your jewelry is sterling silver, wearing it will make it as good as new again. Or, you can clean with a soft cloth
• For brass, use some lemon juice to make your jewelry shine again
• Avoid placing your jewelry in the bottom of pockets or purses/bags
• Store away from direct sunlight 
• Try to wipe down your jewelry after use with a microfiber cloth or cotton pad