{"product_id":"blackened-botanical-threads-anja-jagsch","title":"Blackened Botanical Threads - Anja Jagsch","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnja Jagsch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehand crafts all her pieces from silver and gold, all her pieces are grounded in nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Preciousness is so much more than something sparkly. An unusual plant, a delightful moment, a good book. They aren't expensive and not everyone will recognise their value. It doesn't take many of those special instances to brighten up the day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThose precious, often fleeting bits of life are the inspiration for my work.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSleek and simple yet, no two are exactly the same. Anja shapes the bottom part by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e925 silver, Blackened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMade in Italy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand crafted mulberry paper stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-7cb05b5d36bd4e975522\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaking care of your botanical jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThere are many ways to firstly reduce tarnishing and to clean the tarnished pieces. The dark ‘layer’ on silver is the result of oxidation - mainly with the copper content of the Sterling Silver. But it can also be caused by contact with the skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eReduce tarnishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eStore your jewellery in a sealed container or plastic bag. To help remove any moisture or oxygen include a little silica sachet you found in a packaged item. A piece of chalk or activated charcoal do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCleaning options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIf you’d like to avoid commercial cleaners there are easy home made solutions available. All these recipes work best with warm liquid - a longer exposure will have the same effect. But be careful not to inhale any fumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003emix about 1\/4 teaspoon of cooking salt with 1 cup household vinegar. Leave the silver in the solution until clean (up to 1h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003edissolve about 1\/2 teaspoon of citric acid (baking ingredient) in 1 cup of water. You can also use 1\/2 cup lemon juice (strained) and 1\/2 cup water. Leave the silver in the solution until clean (up to 1h). Be careful not to stain your stainless steel sink!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eif you have aluminium foil available you can line a small dish with it and add a little salt as electrolytes to water. Leave the silver in the solution until clean (up to 1h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTo neutralize the acidic solutions dip your silver in a solution of 1\/4 teaspoon of bicarb of soda in 1 cup of water for about 1 minute. Then rinse thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe small amount of chemicals produced in the process are safe to dispose of in the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSolid silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTo clean a ring for example or any other solid silver surface you can use a paste made from bicarb soda and a little water. The tiny grains work as a soft abrasive. Toothpaste works the same way. Rinse well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anja Jagsch","offers":[{"title":"Acacia Flower Buds (45mm)","offer_id":42718739857599,"sku":"","price":188.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acacia Flower Buds (55mm)","offer_id":42076505079999,"sku":"","price":188.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galenia Weed","offer_id":42718738120895,"sku":"","price":188.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Seed Pod","offer_id":42718739103935,"sku":"","price":188.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1123\/9412\/files\/90004015-482F-4EB9-BD7B-A77E121FFB33.jpg?v=1710828814","url":"https:\/\/helpfulalliance.com\/products\/blackened-botanical-threads-anja-jagsch","provider":"The Spotted Quoll","version":"1.0","type":"link"}