When most of us think of clean up, we tend to think of our work, but sometimes we need it too. I don’t usually mind the toll that metalsmithing takes on my hands, at least not until someone wants to look closely at one of the rings I am wearing and then I notice that blue rouge does not make for the most attractive of manicure solutions.
To avoid using harsh soaps and still remove the gunk, I mix baking soda with mild hand soap, which removes polishing compounds and abrasive wheel grits without taking my skin with it. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to do a patch test first to avoid any possible allergic reactions.
Read more tips from Victoria Lansford and find all kinds of reference materials, size charts, metal pricing and more by downloading her app, I Make Jewelry, in iTunes.
