Dyeing Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Personalizes Old Pieces

What if the colors of your mother of pearl jewellery aren't the ones you envision for your particular outfits? There's no more beautiful sight than well kept mother of pearl, and even better are the pieces that you have customized with new colors. By dyeing those pearls, you can turn old jewellery into new items. Or maybe you'd like to do it just for curiosity's sake.

No matter what your reasons are, the best news of all is that change is at your fingertips, and it's easy!

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 We Begin

Keep in mind that no process is perfect, and there is some chance of something getting goofed. If your jewellery is not screaming out for a new color, then there's no reason to potentially wreck a perfectly good piece. That being said, mother of pearl jewellery can always be dyed again at a later date, so nothing is permanently ruined.

If your jewellery is crying out for the new colours, then go ahead and buy some commercial dyes. Technically, you can make your own but unless you're an expert it's complicated and unnecessary.

Now figure out what color you'd like to make. Is there an effect or a mood you're wanting to emulate with your color choice? Numerous dyes are available in all different shades, so let your imagination be the guide. Whatever you do, push for a vinegar based dye for the hardest stain that will make your mother of pearl jewellery stand out from other pieces.

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

Once you are ready to begin dyeing your mother of pearl jewellery, it's fairly simple to actually do the dyeing. Follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly - at first, anyway. Once you're comfortable, try experimenting with different concentrations of the dye for darker or lighter results.

Soak your mother of pearl jewellery in the dye for short times, and longer times. Jot down everything you do and how you do it so you can repeat it if you like the results.

Arranging Your Finished Product

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.

You can also try using more than one colour. It can be great fun to combine colours, or use different colours on different pearls. The results will not only be great looking, but they'll be yours and yours alone so you can feel proud of the beautiful mother of pearl jewellery that you've made!

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