Posts tagged: silver
String Rings
By DIY Maven
Jewelry is not a usual topic here on Curbly, but when I spotted these String-Rings, I just had to post them. Of course they are a play on the old notion of tying a string around your finger to remind yourself of something; but these .925 sterling silver bands raise the practice to something much more beautiful. And meaningful. Each ring, sold for $25, comes with a gift bag, polishing cloth and 20 different-colored strings. It’s up to you to str » READ MORE
Caring for Fine Silver
By TheHome
As with china and crystal, Replacements recommends
hand cleaning for silver. Silver’s finish actually improves with daily
use, what better reason to use it regularly! Silver pieces that are
used regularly will develop a "patina", which is actually a blending of
thousands of microscopic scratches. This patina creates a beautiful
satin finish. Rotate the use of all of your pieces to create an even
"patina" throughout your set. After using you » READ MORE
How To Clean Silver [the natural way].
By ChrisjobIt's the most wonderful time of the year...and by wonderful, we mean getting out your fanciest china and tableware. If you have a sharp looking set of sterling silver, keep it tarnish free with this natural, earth-friendly cleaning method.
Materials:
- Silverware (or jewelry, if you please)
- Saucepan
- Aluminum foil
- Baking Soda
- Tongs
- Clean, soft rag
Read the full instructions from Cleaning.GetRidOfThings.com.
White or Silver Christmas Tree?
By ChrisjobWell, the Curbly holiday posts have officially begun, so thought I may as well solicit the ideas of the Curbly geniuses before the pre-Holiday sales are over
The blue-spruce-alike Christmas tree and cutesy country ornaments and tree skirt I inherited from my family totally clash with my wish-it-was-space-age-modernism decor in our living room. And I love Christmas...I mean love Christmas, so it's pretty problematic, as our tree is up ASAP, and wi » READ MORE
The Secret Life of Toothpaste
By DIY Maven
Any gal with a diamond knows that a toothbrush and a little toothpaste will make that rock twinkle. But toothpaste has other more lowly pursuits than putting the spark in your bling.
Cast Iron Sinks
Toothpaste will remove pot marks from cast iron (and vitreous glass) sinks and it’s a cheap alternative to more expensive cleaners. My Pepsodent (the lowest-priced I could find at the store) is a fraction of the cost of Kohler’s fancy Cast Iron Kit » READ MORE