COPPER CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Your copper jewelry is a living metal—just like you, it responds to the world around it. Here is what to expect from your jewelry:
COPPER WILL PATINA (APPEAR TO TARNISH)
- Changing colors is not a sign that your copper is fake or defective. It is a sign that your copper is real and that it is doing it's job.
- Copper is not Gold. Copper is not Silver. Copper is Copper. It has it's own properties and characteristics. Comparing copper to other metals and expecting it to behave like other metals raises your expectations of copper and creates dissatisfaction.
- If you have purchased other copper jewelry that does not change or patina, this means that the seller coated it with layers of toxic lacquer to prevent it. That process is counter productive for people wearing copper for it's benefits and healing properties. The lacquer may make the copper's shine last longer, but it blocks copper from doing it's job.
COPPER DOES NOT TURN YOUR SKIN GREEN!
- Copper is a reactive metal! The blueish/greenish deposits or residues left by copper on your skin is a chemical reaction to sweat, pH, cosmetic products, and/or body toxin release.
- Excessive green build up is a sign that your copper is doing it's job. It is also a sign that you may not be routinely cleaning your copper.
- ***PLEASE NOTE: If you don't remove or clean the build-up, it will cause an irritation to your skin. This irritation will mimic an allergic reaction, but it is a sign that your copper needs to be cleaned. This type of reaction usually happens in areas where you sweat or hold moisture the most (like your neck.)
- If you experience irritation or a rash, remove copper immediately, clean it, let it dry, and treat the irritated area before putting your copper back on.
- PLEASE NOTE: Tie on copper jewelry is semi-permanent and cannot be removed for cleaning. Please routinely wipe your copper with lemon water and polish with provided polishing cloth to prevent buildup.
- Copper requires loving care and attention. Please clean your copper regularly to prevent irritation and/or buildup.
HOW TO CLEAN COPPER
Daily Care
- Avoid contact with water, lotions, perfumes, and sweat to minimize tarnish.
- Remove before showering, swimming, or heavy physical activity. If jewelry is tie-on, dry it off and then polish it to preserver it's luster.
- Store in a dry, airtight container or pouch when not in use.
How to Clean Copper
To restore its shine naturally:
1. Lemon + Salt Method
- Cut a lemon in half, sprinkle salt on the cut side, and gently rub your copper piece.
- Rinse with warm water and dry completely, polish with a soft cloth.
2. Vinegar + Baking Soda Soak
- Soak copper in a mix of white vinegar and baking soda for 5–10 minutes.
- Rinse, dry, and polish to a shine.
3. Ketchup
- Gently rub it in using your fingers or a soft cloth and let it sit for about 2 mins.
- Rinse, dry, and polish to a shine.
4. Polishing Cloth
- Use a jewelry polishing cloth regularly to maintain its natural glow.
- A generic copper cloth is provided as a courtesy for your purchase. However, for the long run, we recommend purchasing a Sunshine Polishing cloth. You can purchase it from Amazon.
HOW TO WEAR
FOR TIE ON COPPER WAISTBEADS:
For more detail instructions on how to properly tie your waistbeads, visit How To Tie Waistbeads.
FOR TIE ON COPPER ANKLETS:
Follow the same instructions as tying on waistbeads, except do it around your anklets.
FOR COPPER CUFF BRACELETS
For more detail instructions on how to properly install your cuff bracelets, visit How To Wear Cuff Bangle.
♀️ Bonus Tip:
A little tarnish is natural—it means your copper is doing its job absorbing and moving energy. Wear it with intention, and clean it when you're ready to renew the vibe.
Copper is a reactive metal. If it comes into contact with sweat, oils, and lotions it can produce a green coat on your skin. This is not permanent and can be easily managed by cleaning your copper jewelry and by using soap and water on the affected skin area. Green discoloration is a sign that your copper piece is doing its job and a sign that you are not properly cleaning your jewelry routinely.
If you are not allergic to copper and experience irritation, that is also a sign that you are not properly cleaning your jewelry. Remove your jewelry promptly, clean, and allow it to dry before putting it back on.