Did I leave these lil fellas in the Etchall' too long ???

[Vicki.White]

and is there anything I can do to get those stupid white blotches off???

Silly me!!!!

xxx

[Sulis (Hazel)]

I dunno Vicki, but it MAY just be worth a try giving them a little soak in Cilit Bang lime & grime version. Just a thought. Last resort and all that!

Good luck!! 

[Vicki.White]

Oooh, what I good idea... I would have never thought of that! Cheers... will report back  hehe
x

[Kaz]

Hot water, washing up liquid and a nail brush.
Kazx

[pixiewillow]

Hot water, washing up liquid and a nail brush.
Kazx

Yup was gonna say the same, its just residue of acid.
I have a spare tooth brush I scrub mine with 

[pixiewillow]

Oh forgot to say, lovely beads too 

[Trudi]

Also after I've dipped in etch all - I then plunge them in warm water with bicarb of soda - helps to neutralise the acid!

[Ness]

They're gorgeous beads, Vicki, I hope you manage to rescue them

[TiaraHelen]

Even after mine look ok after rinsing etc sometimes they get a sort of bloom on them.  I followed Corina's tip of rolling them in my palms after I've rubbed in a small dab of handcream.  It gives them a lovely glow (and good for your hands too!).

[Wishing Wells Glass]

I use a teeny amount of beeswax   (although the hand cream tip is probably just as effective!)

x

[Trudi]

I use a teeny amount of beeswax   (although the hand cream tip is probably just as effective!)

x

oh -never heard those tips before - must try it!