I have a shiny silver necklace that I'd like to tone-down, what could I do to speed up the tarnishing of it?
2006-12-22 00:19:44 · 8 answers · asked by Tin Can 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Bleach or softener salt will tarnigh silver quickly. Silver is all that I wear and I really tarnish the with these two if I forget to take them off before I clean or take a shower. The softener salt will probably be what you would want to use it gives the silver that antique look, I imagine that is what you are looking for.
2006-12-22 02:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by Pandora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already had some answers which indicate methods of tarnishing silver. Vinegar should do the job OK. But remember that a good jeweller will tarnish new silver then polish it lightly so that the high spots get polished and the rest remains black. Most impressive.
2006-12-22 09:17:03 · answer #2 · answered by Feinschmecker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean and Polish Silver Extended exposure to air can tarnish your precious necklace. Remember hair sprays and other powder packs can also tarnish silver jewelry.
2006-12-22 08:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Kumari V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave it outdoors for about a day, or two. The elements will tarnish it quickly.
2006-12-22 08:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in a solution of water and a little DRANO. I mean it!! The DRANO will ad a layer of oxide to the silver over a few days, and that will do it for you.
BE SURE and rinse it well before wearing it!!
2006-12-22 08:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by jkc19452004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in the dishwasher, that is how I tarnished my silverware by accident.
2006-12-22 08:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by gypsyiiiis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
egg, mayonaise, or sulfur will tarnish silver quite quickly.
2006-12-22 08:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Handle it a lot with oily fingers.
2006-12-22 08:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋