Dyeing Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Personalizes Aged Pieces

By Patrick Swartz

So you've got a piece of mother of pearl jewellery, and you've got a nice outfit. But what if the jewellery just doesn't jive with your ensemble? Or maybe you're just bored and curious about what your necklace would look like in a sea green color. Well, the good news is that you can make any pearl the color you want by using some commercial dyes and a little bit of imagination.

No matter your reasons, the great news is that many colours are available for you if you want them.

Changing colours is a snap. It's an easy way to customize your jewellery and personalize the message your outfits send to the world. All you have to do is follow the next few steps to dye your mother of pearl jewellery.

Before Starting

Before committing to this, ask yourself if dyeing your mother of pearl jewellery is really something you need to do. It can be risky, and the colors you end up with may not be what you wanted to begin with. If for some reason it doesn't, you can always dye it something else later on.

If, on the other hand, you're absolutely certain that this is the path you want to travel, then do yourself a favour and buy some commercial dyes. Don't bother trying to make it yourself unless you are an expert.

Your next question involves your color choice. What exactly are you looking for? Is there a mood you're trying to convey? Many online dyes are available, but you're better off going with one that is vinegar based. The vinegar will help the color stain harder and the mother of pearl jewellery will look more vivid.

Having chosen the colour you want, before you start the dyeing process try making a colour swab on something and comparing it to your mother of pearl jewellery. Is this colour going to accomplish what you want to do? If your answer is yes, then it's time to get down to business.

The Process Of Dyeing Your Jewellery

When you're finished with the preparatory stages and you're ready to dig into the dyeing, it's a simple affair. Read the manufacturer's instructions and follow them. When you're comfortable to branch out on your own, experiment with your dye concentration. Try thicker concentrations for darker results, or lighter if that's what you're going for.

Soak your mother of pearl jewellery for different amounts of time. Don't forget to write down everything you do and how you do it so you can repeat the whole process when it's time to try another pearl.

Your Results

When finished, place your pearls in some kind of order. Organization is important and can change the effect your mother of pearl jewellery presents. Try going lightest to darkest, and darkest to lightest. You can get a "coming full circle" feel by placing the darkest ones at either end, and the lighter pearls in the middle.

Another fun thing to try is combining colours or using different colours for different pearls of the same jewellery. This can help your mother of pearl jewellery stand out from others, and make them even more personal. So express yourself and wear your new mother of pearl jewellery proud! - 33380

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