How to take care of Dhokra Artifacts
How to take care of Dhokra Artifacts
Dhokra artifact and items are known for their vintage appeal and an exquisite charm they reside in. Here are some quick and easy ways to maintain the shine of your prestigious dhokra artifact. Brighten up those pieces with these easy tips thus sustaining their original luster for a long time. Keep the frequency and intensity of polishing to bare minimum. And do the dusting for as much as you can.
Gentle Dusting
You want to retain the luster of your Artifact. All you should do is dust your jewelry regularly with a dry soft cloth. You can even use a soft-bristled brush which makes it easy to clean the fine crevices. This retains the antique look with a touch of sparkle.
Polishing
Commonly greenish-brown dark coloration forms on the metal that gives it an antique and enhanced look. Some people prefer to keep it that way. However, when your artifact yearns for a new makeover, dust it first before polishing. While applying polish on dhokra artifact, it may lead to excessive abrasion causing the removal of the original surface. If you want you can even coat the artifact with some quantity of microcrystalline wax. Remove the dust and grime first before applying any type of polish. Otherwise, you will do the blunder of rubbing the polish all over the dust ending up corroding the artifact.
Remove the Dull Discoloration
Carefully remove all the dust accumulated on the artifact. It is important to thoroughly remove all the dust to avoid corroding. Get any brass polish (such as Brasso which is readily available in the market and is suitable for the purpose) apply it on a dry and soft cloth rubbing it gently onto the dhokra artifact. Clean the polished surface with another clean and dry cloth which will retain the original sheen.
Citrus and soda
The paste of lemon juice and bicarbonate soda works wonders on dhokra artifact. Use this paste to rinse the dhokra metal surface and see how the artifact shines like new. Do not forget to run a dry cloth after rinsing.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste also works wonders in maintaining the sheen of dhokra artifact. Take a small drop of calcium-based toothpaste onto a soft cotton cloth, and gently rub the cloth in minor circular motions. Get rid of residual elements once dried.
