Silk cords is a very elegant and classy material. It looks thin and yet it is resistant and durable if you take care of it. This blog is dedicated to silk cords, you’ll learn everything about their use and their care tips.
Some facts:
Before the first millennium, silk was produced in China as Chinese people used it as paper. But the cost of it was very expensive and it started to be used for valuable things such as good quality clothes and jewelry. It became a very important industry in Asia and it spread to Europe hundreds of years after that through the famous Silk Road.
How to use it:
Today, silk is a high quality and fashionable material, it is used for accessories such as scarfs, all kinds of clothes, and jewelry. We are going to focus here on jewelry making with silk. You can buy silk in different shapes, such as cords or ribbons, depending on the jewelry piece you want to create. For example, silk cords are used to make silk bracelets and silk necklaces, that are composed of a thin cord to which a charm or a pendant is attached. You can also use beads or rings to customize it as you would like.
Care tips:
To keep your silk jewelry for a long time, you need to apply a few tips:
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For the cleaning, silk is quite easy to clean, as you simply need to use water and soap. However, be careful not to leave it in water for too long, it could damage the silk.
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Drying the silk is important after you clean it, you need to do it gently using a towel or a soft piece of cloth.
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Avoid contact with perfume and cosmetics, it can damage the silk.
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Avoid any extreme physical activity when you are wearing your jewelry, it’s best to take it off before starting your activity and put it back once you finished.
We hope you understand better silk now and know more about how to use it, what for and how to take care of it. See you soon for our next blog!
