21st October 2019

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How do you store silver so it doesn't tarnish?

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Place wrapped silver in resealable plastic bags. Seal and store. Tip: Chalk absorbs moisture, and moisture causes tarnish. To slow tarnishing, wrap a piece of chalk in cheesecloth and place it in the bag with your silver.

In this manner, how do I keep my silver from tarnishing?

Place tarnished silver on foil, pour over boiling water, sprinkle over a good quantity of baking soda – at least a few Tbsp.

Watch as the tarnish moves from the silver to the foil. Repeat again as necessary.
Once clean, remove from solution, wash well in warm soapy water and buff dry with a soft cloth.

Is Sterling Silver supposed to tarnish?

Over time, any sterling silver jewelry piece exposed to air will tarnish. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. It's the other metals, primarily copper, that cause sterling silver to tarnish. The copper reacts to moisture and sulfur in the air, causing the tarnishing reaction.

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Is it safe to store jewelry in plastic?

Pearls and beads should be stored flat so the thread doesn't stretch out. Don't store jewelry in plastic bags. Opals, amber, and pearls and other organic gems should not be put in long-term storage in a safe deposit box, because the dry air there can cause them to crack or craze.

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How do you store your necklaces?

A. Choose one of the following methods to organize your jewelry.

Use clear plastic straws. Cut several straws in half, then feed single-strand bracelets (or necklaces) through them, one by one.
Pull unused teacups out of your cupboard.
Hang a key holder above your dresser.
Purchase an affordable jewelry organizer.

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How do you pack necklaces?

The following guide will provide you with several solutions to packing necklaces to ensure that they arrive in your new home untwisted and tangle-free.

Place necklaces in separate plastic bags.
Use straws.
Create pouches out of panty hose.
Use bubble wrap.
Use a toilet paper roll.
Use a tackle box.

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How do you untangle necklaces?

Use a straight pin to gently pull out all of the knots. If that doesn't work, place the necklace on a hard, nonporous surface such as glass. Apply several drops of baby oil or mineral oil to the chain, then use the pin to untangle the links. Proper storage should help prevent tangling.

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How do you get knots out of necklaces?

Now follow the steps.

Step 1: undo the clasp. If your necklace has a clasp or latch, undo it.
Place a few drops of oil on the chain.
Lay out your necklace on a flat surface.
Step 4: take two needles (or safety pins)
Step 5: start to untangle the knot.
Step 6: clean your necklace.

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How do you untangle doll hair?

Step 1: Mix 1 part water to 1 part liquid softener. Step 2: Soak your doll's hair in the mixture until thoroughly saturated. Step 3: Hold the head of the doll tightly to prevent hair loss. Starting at the ends of the hair use a plastic or metal brush and begin brushing.

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How do you untangle tangled hair?

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Get a comb or hairbrush that can be washed with soap.
Find some natural oil.
Apply a generous amout of oil to your hair.
Start untangling from the bottom / the tips.
Use a comb or brush to comb single strands, starting with short strokes at the tip, working upwards with longer strokes.

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What is a Barbie doll's hair made out of?

Saran are machine stitched along the doll's vinyl hairline. Saran is the trade name for a number of polymers made from vinylidene chloride, especially polyvinylidene chloride or PVDC. Saran hair is the most common type of hair for dolls because it is inexpensive and available in a wide range of colors.

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What is a doll's hair made out of?

Most Barbie hair is made out of Saran, a generic name for plastics made from at least 80 percent PVDC. Some dolls have hair made out of Kanekalon, another fiber that is widely used for wigs and hair extensions.

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What is a Barbie doll made out of?

Most people see that Barbie dolls are mainly made of plastic. However, they do not know the complexity of her creation. Mattel wanted to make Barbie out of soft vinyl. However, when vinyl was injection-molded it did not always ooze into all the crevices of the mold.

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Are Barbie and Ken married?

*Beatrice told Rock n Roll Bride: "Barbie & Ken were married at Faraway Castle, in Plasticity. The bride bought her dress from The Fairy Godmother shop and her shoes from the Cinderella Store. The groom wore a suit from The Prince Charming Emporium. The couple met more than 50 years ago (yes I know they look young).

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Who is Barbie based on?

Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.

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What is Ken's last name?

Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson (1961–1967, 1969–present) The second character added to the line, Ken has been Barbie's boyfriend for much of the character's existence. After a short break, they got back together. According to the 1960s Random House books, Ken's full name is Kenneth Carson.

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How old is Barbie and her sisters?

In the movie Barbie And Her Sisters In The Great Puppy Adventure (2015) Barbie is depicted as being 17/18 years old as Chelsea is 6/7 years old, Stacie is about 10/11years old and Skipper is 14/15 years old.

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How many siblings do Barbie have?

Over the years, Barbie has had seven siblings: Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea, Krissy, Kelly, Tutti, and Todd.

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Who is Kelly in Barbie?

Kelly. Kelly Roberts is the younger sister of Barbie, Skipper & Stacie and the older sister of Krissy. Kelly was introduced in 1995 and discontinued in 2010. She was replaced by Chelsea in 2011.

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Can you put water on sterling silver?

Of course you can. Water itself will not hurt sterling silver. However, you should not wear sterling silver jewelry in a swimming pool, or any other water that is treated with chlorine. Chlorine (other chemicals also) will turn your sterling silver black and make it difficult to restore.

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What can cause silver to tarnish?

Over time, any sterling silver jewelry exposed to air will tarnish. It's the other metals, typically copper, that make sterling silver tarnish. The copper reacts to moisture and sulfur in the air, causing the sterling silver tarnish. Silver tarnishes faster in areas with high humidity and air pollution.

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Can sterling silver get rusty?

As sterling silver ages it is not uncommon for it to develop rust or tarnish. Rust will occur when excessive moisture on the silver oxidizes. Tarnish is a reaction that occurs when silver encounters sulfur in the air. Both rust and tarnish will leave an unsightly discoloration on your silver.

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Is it OK to wear jewelry in the shower?

Wearing solid gold jewelry, white gold or yellow gold, in the shower will not harm the metal itself, however it can reduce the shine therefore it is not recommended. Showering with gold plated jewelry can eventually cause the gold layer to wear off completely, therefore you should definitely refrain from doing so.

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