Bracelet Care — WiRealm by Tamara

Steel. Rubber. Brass.

Below lie the deets about materials, cleaning, and expectations of your WiRealm bracelets.
Every item is cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaning device OR stone tumbler to remove extra sediment before it reaches your skin.
If, over time, your WiRealm piece needs some love, see Repairs to learn what we can do for you!

RUBBER

Material: “EPDM is UV resistant, latex-free and FDA approved.”
Perks: Stretchy, colorful, weather & sweat-resistant. One size fits many. Great for gifts - less worry about sizing! Great for the active and on-the-go lifestyle.
Over time: UV resistant, but may fade in prolonged full sun. Water-resistant, but certain batches may expand with prolonged sweat or water.
CLEAN with hot soapy water, dry quickly to prevent inflation over time.

STAINLESS STEEL

Material: This steel contains nickel.
Perks: Classy, clean, strong. Weather-friendly. Sweat-resistant. Matches everything.
Over time: Might get dirty but never actually tarnishes, nor changes color. Ever.
CLEAN with soap & water… IF it ever needs it.

BLACKENED STEEL

Material: Stainless steel that has been torched for a ‘blackened’ finish. If in constant contact, may rub a gray shadow onto light-colored clothes upon first few uses
Perks: Rugged, sturdy, strong, weather-resistant.
Over time: Will fade to dark “gunmetal” over time.
CLEAN with hot soapy water, dry quickly to prevent corrosion. If this metal is tumbled, the jet-black coating will be removed.

BRASS and/or COPPER

Material: Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc. Copper is made from 100% copper.
Perks: Warmer tone, unique, universal, healing.
Over time: Surface finish will change over time with air exposure and skin contact. Certain skin chemistries will either 1) remove tarnish making metal more shiny or 2) interact differently and turn metal darker.
CLEAN with soap & water, dry quickly to prevent corrosion.
BRIGHTEN by mixing (approx) 1 oz vinegar + 1 tsp salt. Stir to disintigrate salt. Submerge each section of item for a couple seconds and remove. Wash with soap and water. Pat dry.