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Q&A | Cleaning Services : silver swords.. to clean & seal

Title of Question: silver swords.. to clean & seal
 


Name:TJ Schoenlein  City: New Melle
Question: I own two large sterling silver swords that I had made by hand in Thailand..30" & 15.. they are hand engraved.100% of surface. How do I clean these and seal.. not easy if think.

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Name: Annie Hart | City: Portland, OR | Date: April 13, 2007, 5:52
Answer: Hi TJ! There are a lot of different ways to polish silver, but my favorite is a polishing cloth made specifically for sterling silver. It removes the tarnish, and it is really gentle. You can also use a paste silver polish, but that tends to be much messier. In general, it is not recommended that you seal sterling silver. It can be difficult to get the sealant on every bit of the piece, and any bits that are not covered will continue to tarnish, giving the silver a spotty appearance. This especially might be a problem with your swords because of the intricate patterns. If you do want to put a coating on them, try a micro-crystalline wax. It tends to give you the best coverage. If you are storing your swords in a case, you can put in some packets of hydrosorbent silica gel. The gel sucks up all of the moisture in the air. Moisture can greatly speed up the tarnishing process, so keeping the swords in low-moisture conditions should save you from having to polish them frequently.

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