Comments on: Lacquer to Prevent Tarnishing of Silver, Brass and Copper?

By: Tanha

Tanha — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:50:22 +0000

In reply to Anne Mulligan. Do u think i can spray clear acrylic gloss on all my jewelry? And wear it after it dries? Because it does contain toxic chemicals and i dont want to develop any internal problems. Thank you

By: Roxanne Larsen

Roxanne Larsen — Wed, 20 May 2020 22:40:21 +0000

In reply to Brenda. Thanks so much ! Also do you find it difficult to heat up your copper for getting pretty colors is it hard to do I want to do some next weekend I’m just kind of nervous about it...?

By: Stef

Stef — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 03:03:55 +0000

In reply to Colleen.

hi colleen
not sure how old your comment was… but how are your pieces holding up now to tarnish since using the Krylon product.

thanks

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:59:59 +0000

In reply to Virginia Vivier. Do you use the POR15 on jewelry pieces that touch the skin? Wanting to be sure it would work and not cause skin sensitivity. Thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:07:28 +0000

In reply to Brenda. Brenda, thank you for this helpful tip! :)

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:05:28 +0000

Hi Anne.. I recently started using a jewelry coating called Tarnish-Me-Not and it’s an acrylic resin that you can spray on all metals + many other surfaces. It seems to be doing exactly as advertised. Almost all metals tarnish or change colors over time but I also have an issue with my skin turning green when I wear just about anything for more than an hour. Tarnish-Me-Not doesn’t allow any part of the jewelry to have contact with my skin that was a huge plus for me. Hope this helps!

By: Virginia Vivier

Virginia Vivier — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:08:57 +0000

I personally prefer copper and brass in its natural state, but if you must seal, POR15 makes a clear coat catalyzed urethane that is terrific, VERY strong, especially in humid (body contact) environments. Not cheap but it is good for 15 years sun exposure. Negative: it is very tough to take off if needed. You can find it at automotive part supply stores and on Amazon.

Incralac is a copper specific clear coat, good UV protection and can be removed with Methyl ethyl ketone (butanone), a solvent if needed. Not nearly as tough as the POR product above, but offers protection, easy removal if needed.

Also, the POR product is a much thicker coating than the Incralac. Incralac was originally developed to be used for bronze sculpture that was outside.

Also clear powder coating might be something to look at but sharp edges do not take good coverage, but this is true of most any applied material.

Hope this helps!

By: Sande Gene

Sande Gene — Tue, 17 May 2016 19:48:16 +0000

I have also heard of Renaissance wax. It is a paste. I have not used it long enough to know about it rubbing off. It is easy to apply and dries immediately.

By: Anne Mulligan

Anne Mulligan — Tue, 17 May 2016 18:05:59 +0000

Please keep in mind that any of the products mentioned need to be used in a well-ventilated area. Most of them contain toxic chemicals that you DON’T want to be breathing in.

By: Mimi A

Mimi A — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:39:28 +0000

Like Ann, I also use ProtectaClear. I purchased the brush-on as I wanted to have pin-point application. I use it on copper blanks that I have flame-painted then hammered. It will work well on surfaces that are not constantly rubbing against another surface (won’t work on jump rings in weaves).

By: Judy Bjorkman

Judy Bjorkman — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:37:17 +0000

Anne, I never use lacquer of any type on my copper, brass, or nickel-silver jewelry. If a piece was meant to hang on the wall, I might do it. But the wear that jewelry gets will eventually wear off parts of the lacquer, and it will develop an unattractive spotty look. Then all of the old lacquer will have to be removed (a thankless task!). I encourage my customers to wear rings 24/7, and doing the dishes and showering, etc., will keep them clean. For bracelets and pendants, oftentimes a silver polishing cloth will be enough.

By: Ann Widner

Ann Widner — Tue, 17 May 2016 13:56:43 +0000

Hi Anne! I recently found a clear protective coating that prevents tarnishing on metals used to make jewelry. It’s called ProtectaClear. I just purchased a can online, and I hope to try it this weekend. I think it comes as a brush-on sealer and also as a spray. (I bought the spray version.) It has great reviews!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 17 May 2016 11:48:05 +0000

I have been using Krylon non yellowing, gloss clear acrylic spray on my copper and aluminum pieces. So far I have had no probs with it and no complaints. Yes it’s a bit smelly at first, but the smell does go away. Hopes this helps.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 16 May 2016 00:46:39 +0000

Hi Anne, thanks for asking! In this post - Product That Prevents Jewelry from Tarnishing? - people mentioned several specific products in the comments below the main post there. Hope this helps! :)