Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 A beautiful lapis lazuli egg came into my keeping earlier this week. Unfortunately it has a bunch of sticky stuff on it where the price tag was attached. The store clerk took the tag off while I was looking at several other crystals, which normally I ask them not to do, I'd rather gently remove it myself. I wondering what the best way to clean it off might be. L & L Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Tom wrote: >A beautiful lapis lazuli egg came into my keeping earlier this week. >Unfortunately it has a bunch of sticky stuff on it where the price tag >was attached. I wondering what the best way to clean >it off might be. > > > > I don't know a really good way to get glue off stones and a net search was not particularly helpful so far. I do know that Lapis is a softer stone and can be scratched or damaged fairly easily So don't use any thing abrasive . Cheaper Lapis may be dyed or " color enhanced " and the coloring agent might be water soluble. I'm hoping that some of the members will have experience with this. I have some sticky stones myself some glues can be rubbed off over time just by worriting them with a soft cloth. Most of the suggestions found on the net such as using toothpaste or acetone are way too harsh and potentially damaging One some people say that warming the glue with a hair dryer will soften it enough to remove but I don't know if I'd want to heat of my stones either. Peggy Jentoft -- solarraven, new site http://pjentoft.com/index.html Energy work, Empowerments,Nature Spirituality,mandala Crystal Healing Workshops,Angels,Huna,fairies,PSP presets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 I'm wondering if maybe olive oil or almond oil would take it off. Carol Ann Free Zensight Energy Work Ebook & Ecourse <http://www.zensightprocess.com> www.zensightprocess.com _____ Tom wrote: >A beautiful lapis lazuli egg came into my keeping earlier this week. >Unfortunately it has a bunch of sticky stuff on it where the price tag >was attached. I wondering what the best way to clean >it off might be. _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 I've had good results with either peanut butter or olive oil. Good luck. Wilayne On 2/4/06, Tom <tgh96 wrote: > > A beautiful lapis lazuli egg came into my keeping earlier this week. > Unfortunately it has a bunch of sticky stuff on it where the price tag > was attached. The store clerk took the tag off while I was looking at > several other crystals, which normally I ask them not to do, I'd > rather gently remove it myself. I wondering what the best way to clean > it off might be. > > L & L > > Tom > > The Crystal healing workshop files are online at > http://pjentoft.com/0crystal-healing.html > some files, photos, and message archives can also be found At: > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Carol Ann Rowland wrote: >I'm wondering if maybe olive oil or almond oil would take it off. > > > >Carol Ann > > I'm not sure if Lapis would absorb oil or not . Some websites suggest a mild dish soap like Dawn . Peggy Jentoft -- solarraven, new site http://pjentoft.com/index.html Energy work, Empowerments,Nature Spirituality,mandala Crystal Healing Workshops,Angels,Huna,fairies,PSP presets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 *whew* I was just thinking that I always use a dab of dishwashing liquid. I know it isn't good to get some stones wet (and agree if the stone is dyed, this could alter the coloring), but that would be my suggestion if olive oil doesn't work. Ahreinya On 2/4/06, rosequartz <rosequartz wrote: > > Carol Ann Rowland wrote: > > >I'm wondering if maybe olive oil or almond oil would take it off. > > > > > > > >Carol Ann > > > > > I'm not sure if Lapis would absorb oil or not . Some websites suggest > a mild dish soap like Dawn . > > Peggy Jentoft > > > -- > solarraven, new site http://pjentoft.com/index.html > Energy work, Empowerments,Nature Spirituality,mandala > Crystal Healing Workshops,Angels,Huna,fairies,PSP presets > > > > > > The Crystal healing workshop files are online at > http://pjentoft.com/0crystal-healing.html > some files, photos, and message archives can also be found At: > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Dear Jenny, I just read the message from Tom about cleaning sticky label adhesive off of stones, plastic, glass, etc. I use a product call " Goo Gone " . It comes in a small spray bottle with a cap and you can buy it in the grocery store. It is very gentle on all of my things that I want to get the sticky goo off. I am sure the stones will be relieved to be rid of the sticky stuff just as much as you and you can rinse your articles in warm water or even soapy warm water. My stones are just fine and beautiful. " Goo Gone " is sort of an oily liquid spray and will take the sticky stuff off very gently. Depending on the 'glue' that is used on the labels, you might have to spray the article a second time. Good luck. Blessings to you all, Rev. Lady Neith - rosequartz Saturday, February 04, 2006 12:02 PM Re: [CrystalHW] A question about lapis lazuli... Tom wrote: >A beautiful lapis lazuli egg came into my keeping earlier this week. >Unfortunately it has a bunch of sticky stuff on it where the price tag >was attached. I wondering what the best way to clean >it off might be. > > > > I don't know a really good way to get glue off stones and a net search was not particularly helpful so far. I do know that Lapis is a softer stone and can be scratched or damaged fairly easily So don't use any thing abrasive . Cheaper Lapis may be dyed or " color enhanced " and the coloring agent might be water soluble. I'm hoping that some of the members will have experience with this. I have some sticky stones myself some glues can be rubbed off over time just by worriting them with a soft cloth. Most of the suggestions found on the net such as using toothpaste or acetone are way too harsh and potentially damaging One some people say that warming the glue with a hair dryer will soften it enough to remove but I don't know if I'd want to heat of my stones either. Peggy Jentoft -- solarraven, new site http://pjentoft.com/index.html Energy work, Empowerments,Nature Spirituality,mandala Crystal Healing Workshops,Angels,Huna,fairies,PSP presets The Crystal healing workshop files are online at http://pjentoft.com/0crystal-healing.html some files, photos, and message archives can also be found At: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Tom- > A beautiful lapis lazuli egg came into my keeping earlier this week. <snip> I wondering what the best way to clean it off might be. > I see you've had a number of suggestions. Let me offer one of my own and a few other brief words, if I may. I've had good luck, generally, with some fresh squeezed Lemon Juice either by itself or mixed with some lukewarm water. If more is needed some natural dish soap (the sort sold at health food stores that is free from the usual chemicals) and water usually does the trick. As has been mentioned one needs to consider the type of stone spirit being cleaned. Obviously a hard stone like Quartz would be less likely to be harmed during cleansing than a softer stone like Malachite. Also the porosity of the stone spirit is also a consideration as it's quite likely to absorb whatever cleaning agent you use. One note about chemical cleaning agents like Goo Gone. These cleaners have toxic chemicals like petroleum distillates and come with a load of warnings on the bottle - flammable, wash hands carefully after use, avoid extended contact with skin, call poison center if ingested, etc. They're definitely serious chemicals. Lapis Lazuli is actually a mix of (mainly) three different stone spirits - Lazurite, Calcite and Pyrite. Lazurite's hardness is 5 or so, as I recall, and Calcite has a hardness of just 2.5, so harsh or abrasive cleaners could significantly damage the stone spirit. Pyrite is harder (in the 6+ range) and therefore less easily damaged. Also I've found some Lapis to be fairly porous, so keep that in mind when deciding how to clean it, especially if considering chemical cleaners. If you're worried about the stone absorbing chemicals, you may consider more natural/non-toxic options. Good luck with cleaning your new friend off. I'm sure the energy and care you've put into your inquiry and effort is much appreciated by this spirit. In Love, Fabeku Caretaker, Crystal_Spirit list crystal_spirit_2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Thank you for this information! I learned from the " bathing with your crystals " page that I mentioned earlier that you shouldn't bathe with anything that ends in " -ite " and I had no idea that lapis actually was a combination of three " -ites " . Glad I didn't take my lapis sphere into the water with me! --Martha Fabeku <fabeku wrote:Lapis Lazuli is actually a mix of (mainly) three different stone spirits - Lazurite, Calcite and Pyrite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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