https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/protecting-painted-costume-jewelry Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:44:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/protecting-painted-costume-jewelry#post-1011554 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:20:15 +0000 Amanda Lee 1011554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>I am a new member and am enjoying reading the forum archives. I wanted to throw a question into the mix and appreciate any advice. As I'm new, please let me know if I'm not posting correctly : )</p> <p>I recently purchased the J.Crew beaded rose necklace in coral and white. Here are links to photos: <ul> <li><a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR8869Qk50zCxWcPfTwuFLOSGIxIL38Os4yslPdXUkm-C_LM-E4Iw" rel="nofollow">White necklace</a></li> <li><a href="http://cdnc.lystit.com/photos/2013/01/10/jcrew-bright-coral-beaded-rose-necklace-product-1-6010939-052185170_large_flex.jpeg" rel="nofollow">Coral necklace</a></li> </ul> I love the necklaces but am concerned about how they will wear. Because the paint is matte, I fear the vibrant white will dirty easily. On the red necklace, I noticed that the paint chips off a bit, revealing white underneath.</p> <p>Do you have any recommendations on how to protect these necklaces from dirt or chips? I considered Krylon Matte Protective Spray but feared it would pool weirdly because the flowers are so intricate. I can just touch up the pieces with paint as needed, but thought preventive measures might be best. As a note, the materials are acrylic, glass, and zinc. </p> <p>Thank you so much for your help!<br />Amanda</p> <p> </p>