Polished Pewter.The polished pewter finish is shiny and smooth. You really only need to clean this type of pewter a couple of times a year. The best way to clean polished pewter is to use the paste method I described under antique pewter. Remember to not to overpolish – pewter is not ...
If you've already run your pewter piece through the dishwasher, you don't have to worry too much as there are a few methods to restoring its finish. The easiest way to clean your pewter is to hand-wash your pieces in warm, soapy water. Stand them upright to reduce the risk of warpin...
To polish the pewter, first clean it with soap and water, then dry it. Apply a small amount of the polish to a sponge, as directed on the polish label, then rub it over the pewter object. Do not apply the polish to areas that touch food or drinks, unless the label states the prod...
In the next section, we'll tell you the best ways to take care of these objects. Cleaning Wood Furniture Whether your wood furniture is oiled, painted, or polished affects how it is cleaned. It's obvious when wood is painted, but be sure that you know the surface before you clean ...
If you're tired of shiny chrome, look for brushed pewter or chrome and brass, but keep the style free of curlicues or other design elements that can be dated-looking or hard to clean. Choose neutral colors for installed products, especially if they are not luxury-grade. Midtone neutrals ...
My 1969 Questar Standard came to me with the forks in less than pretty shape. I tried polishing the forks to clean them and went too far and ended up polishing the surface too much a shine. Not a good match to the pewter finish with the rest of the fork. I'd like my forks ...
trying to avoid the dark, dank puddles lying in wait for me. I had nowhere to go for shelter and just had to keep trudging along the dimly lit street with its slippery, polished cobbles and gloomy, brooding shop fronts. The cobbles shone like mirrors under the street lamps and then dis...
The second necklace incorporates chains, beads, head pins, and jewelry pliers for a more polished design. Add beads to the head pins, attach them to the chain, trim the excess wire, and secure the loops with pliers. Experiment with other color schemes and designs to make your personalized ...
. Slipcovers make clean up easy. And above all, my mantra is “With white, I see the dirt, I clean the dirt.” Sure maybe darker colors will hide dirt, but I’d rather know it needs cleaning than to fool myself into thinking because the dirt isn’t as visible, it’s clean. ...
Hard enamel pins.These have that smooth, polished finish that screams quality, but they cost more to make. Soft enamel pins.These have recessed areas between the metal lines and a textured feel. It’s cheaper, but can still look super clean if done right. ...