copper has a quiet flexibility. it may bend slightly with movement, but over time it naturally hardens and grows more firm

*if your fork shifts shape, gently press it back into place*

* wipe with a soft cloth after use to keep oils and moisture from settling*

*store in the cotton bag provided to protect from scratches*

*keep in a dry space to avoid excess tarnish*

with this simple care, your fork will carry both beauty and memory for years to come

gentle everyday care

soft cloth: wipe after use || mild soap + water: wash quickly, dry thoroughly

acid brightening (for quick shine)

lemon + salt: rub gently, rinse, and dry || tomato/ketchup: spread a thin layer, leave a few minutes, rinse, dry || buttermilk/yogurt: soak briefly in lactic acid, rinse, dry || white vinegar soak: submerge in half vinegar, half water for up to 10 minutes, then rinse & dry

alkaline polishing (gentle & safe)

baking soda paste: mix baking soda and water, rub with a cloth, rinse, dry

important

always rinse and dry completely || avoid harsh commercial cleaners with ammonia or bleach, which can damage copper

think of acids as brightening the glow, bases as gently clearing the surface

with each renewal, the glow returns ~ copper teaching us that beauty is never gone, only waiting beneath the surface

i keep a mason jar filled half with 1/2 white vinegar + 1/2 water on my counter. whenever i want to refresh my fork, i simply drop it in so it’s fully submerged and leave it for 10–20 minutes

be sure not to leave it in longer or the surface may turn dull. but don't worry! if you forget and your copper looks dull, you can bring back the shine with a paste of baking soda and water or a quick rub of lemon and salt

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i keep a little balm on hand for my fork ~ 1 part beeswax to 2 parts of my favorite oil (olive, coconut, or jojoba). once it cools, it turns into a soft salve i can rub on whenever i want to give my fork extra protection and shine, especially after a brightening treatment

most days though, i’ve found my fork doesn’t need much ~ wearing it often means my own hair oils do the work, keeping the copper nourished in this quiet, effortless way

the glow always returns, like a small kind of magic ~ a reminder that beauty, once tended, is never truly lost