If your raw brass components have tarnished and lost their sheen, don't panic - you can always refresh them with 2 simple ingredients - ketchup and water.
Here's a step-by-step instruction of how to clean your raw brass findings:
1. Put your tarnished raw brass components in a bowl and add some ketchup. You can use the cheapest ketchup available, it works just as good as the branded ones.
2. Mix the raw brass findings and ketchup with a spoon and rub with your fingers for a minute. If your findings are highly detailed or have too much tarnish, you may need to rub each piece separately.
3. Rinse the ketchup off with tap water. Make sure that the water runs clean and there is no ketchup left on the brass findings.
4. Place the brass components onto the paper towel and dry them thoroughly to avoid the new tarnishing.
5. That's it! Your raw brass findings are now refreshed and ready for your new exciting projects. Don't forget to store them in the tight sealed plastic bags or boxes to avoid oxidation and tarnishing.
