What You need to Know About Bronze Jewellery

Golden Bronze Oak Leaf Necklace

To celebrate 10 years in business, I created a special collection with bronze metal clay. This was my first time working with this medium. Keep reading to learn more about bronze jewellery and how to care for it.

1. What is Bronze Metal Clay?

Bronze clay is made completely from recycled metals. It contains 90% copper and 10% tin. The copper is sourced from power cables which have 99.9% copper. Just like silver metal clay, the metals go through a process where they are transformed into micro powders. Then a binder and water is added to the powders to turn it into metal clay.

2. How do you Care for Bronze Jewellery?

Bronze metal will become more golden overtime in the beginning. To continue to have your jewellery remain shiny, I recommend storing it in the ziplock bag that is provided. Oxidation will take many years if the bronze metal is kept clean. If however overtime, the colour becomes darker, a polishing cloth will help to bring the shine back.

3. What Type of metal are the Necklace Chains and Ear Wires Made Of?

All of the chains and ear wires are gold-filled. Gold-filled metal is when layers of 14k gold are bonded to a layer of brass metal.  Gold-filled is good for all skin types as it is hypoallergenic.  Gold-filled jewellery is about 100 times thicker than any gold-plated jewellery which allows it to last much longer. 

4. what Things to Avoid with Bronze Jewellery?

Certain chemicals such as perfumes, lotions and cleaning products can damage your jewellery. If you happen to get these substances on your jewellery, use a clean, damp cloth to wipe off.  Make sure to dry the jewellery afterwards.

Moisture can also affect bronze jewellery.  Keeping it dry is super important. Adding a silica gel pack to your jewellery box will help with moisture.

Visit www.claytulipsbyc.com to see the full Bronze Collection!

Enjoy the Beauty of Nature!
​Cheryl🌷