How To Clean Wedgwood Jasper Ware Bas-Reliefs

[@sonshineportrait]

This was the best answer to cleaning Wedgwood Jasperware! Thank you so much!

[@ginawoodward7291]

Thank you so much for your video. We inherited about 500 pieces of Wedgwood in various colors so this is going to take a while.

[@kennedy20007]

Gina Woodward your jasperware is no doubt from the dollar store it looks very close to the real think but not quite made in China Gina just put your faux Wedgwood in the dishwasher

[@briannamarin189]

Are you selling any ?

[@malkaart9808]

Thank you very much for the very interesting video. This will help me a lot! Also my congrats on the store, you have a quite astonishing collection Sir!

[@aevans-jl9ym]

Hi, l live in the UK. I have just purchased 6 Victorian Wedgwood pieces with 1875 markings at a garage sale. 2 of the vases are in mint as new condition. However, the teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and trinket box were stained and dirty. The teapot was particularly dirty & discoloured. So l took my wife's 'Flash' spray with Bleach cleaner and applied it with a soft toothbrush. Rinsed off with more 'Flash' spray bleach and then left to dry. The results are amazing the blue is more blue and the White is more White. I have never done this before but the remaining bleach most surely evaporates so l don't think I have damaged the pieces.

[@CFninjas]

I saw both of your comments - Jasper is very tough, but I'd steer clear of any kitchen cleaners and use mild cleaners like soap and water, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. The strongest cleaner I have ever used is 'Bar Keepers Friend' which is great at removing scuff marks. Only bring out the 'industrial' cleaners if all else fails and if you're okay with possibly destroying the piece.

[@aevans-jl9ym]

Thank you for your reply. Totally agree with you about being cautious & risk of irreversible damage. However, the UK 'flash' spray with bleach works and restores a treat and l only paid £25 for all my items. So l risked it and the difference is amazing. Your method is safe trusted and the gold standard in conserving. l just stumbled upon mine it seems to work for me at a fast turnaround. All the best from England.

[@Ste_Robbo]

Don’t ever do that again. Using bleach or other harsh chemicals on unglazed bisque ware can weaken it and discolour it. Fairy liquid and hot water with a toothbrush will do the job.

[@pippadawg7037]

Thank you for this. A plastic bucket is better than a metal pot because the bleach can ruin the pot and leach metals out of it as well. I collect the medallions and many of my pieces are set in jewelry. I don't wear them: I frame them but obviously I can't safely soak them in the bleach. I have read that various metals and alloys in gold, silver as well as plated and rolled gold pieces can corrode from peroxide bleach. So I guess I need to soak them in acetone first to get them out of their settings and then glue them back in. I have had bad luck trying to glue my own cabochon type jewelry in the past but at least I am just mounting these and not wearing them. Any advice from anyone would be appreciated.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

Museum conservators will use a poultice made from biological washing powder and de-ionised water. The solution is made up and then you can use muslin or some other type of cloth to wrap the object. Most of the dirt will be oil or biological so is broken down by the enzymes and non-ionic surfactants in the washing powder. To remove the residue, the item is steam cleaned.

[@CFninjas]

If I had a $100,000 Portland Vase I'd definately seek out an expert like that!

[@pippadawg7037]

What is biological washing powder? Is it commercially available or do the conservators mix it up themselves? I have some pieces set as jewelry that are badly stained, and I would love an to peroxide bleach which can damage some metals. I don't know if the enzymes are safe or not but I am willing to try.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

@@pippadawg7037 It's stuff you get off the shelves. It might be called something different where you're from, but in the UK, it's biological.

[@michaelf7632]

This was helpful…thanks.

[@CFninjas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GeorgeLLoria]

HI DAN, THANKS SO MUCH!

[@jackienorton2976]

I now have lovely Wedgewood Barlaston The bowls all have "stains" on the inside and on the bottom. There are no visible cracks or opening in the bowls. How may I clean these?

[@kevinshea4776]

Dan, Thank you for taking the time for this demonstration and the effort to produce this video. I plan on trying some of your tips. Have a few questions...Would you advise also using distilled water vs. purified water? Also, how long does the batch of the 10% solution last you time wise if you have it in a somewhat sealed 5 gallon container and out of sunlight? Can you reuse it over time?

[@CFninjas]

Distilled water is 'chemically inert' so I know its not good for cooking. not sure about cleaning. Probably overkill. The peroxide solution will last a few weeks if kept in the dark. I reuse it several times.

[@goudagirl6095]

My one little piece of pale yellow Jasperware has been sitting out for so long that it had--not only dust--but some greasy dirt on the top facing sections. I'm in a small apartment, so I think some of my kitchen grease migrated. 🙄 I tried cleaning it yesterday, but much of the greasy smudges still remain, making it look "dirty." I also discovered that the once "gritty" feeling of the piece is now smooth, so I was worried that would affect it's value!? Any tips for greasy residue?

[@CFninjas]

Most Jasper pieces were made to be functional and therefore washable. Check the piece for cracks that could elongate if soaked, if you find none simply give the piece a bath in some warm, soapy dishwater. You can use a soft bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the piece to remove any stubborn grease, but usually a 10 minute soak should do the trick.

[@joeninety4740]

Wonder if you could use a magic eraser?

[@amazed92]

I never put my Jasper in water - I have a small bowl of warm water, with a small amount of soft soap flakes dissolved in the water, soft cloths to gently wipe the soapy water onto the dish and then clean water and cloths to remove the soapy residue. It takes a while to do a small dish but it is worth it because of the limited water absorption and damage from modern cleaners and rough handling.

[@CFninjas]

that is definately the safest way to go. Most of my experimenting was done with damaged pieces.

[@Jude74]

Thank you!!!!

[@CFninjas]

You're welcome!

[@gabisdaddi]

At 3:22 you say that there would be a link to your site that includes the "before" pictures. There's a link, but no pictures.

[@CFninjas]

Sorry, my blog was hacked and I lost some data.

[@thelaish26us]

what would happen if you put it through the dishwasher?

[@CFninjas]

Some people say is OK. I'd never do it. I guess you can experiment with your pieces and let me know!

[@VonFisch1]

Have you not noticed any pieces with cracks enlarging by the H202 soak like you had related in the beginning?

[@CFninjas]

Yes. I had a large garden pot and a biscuit barrel enlarge the cracks when I soaked them.

[@aevans-jl9ym]

Apologies just 'googled' if Bleach evaporates apparently it doesn't so will rinse my now cleaned pieces in warm water.

[@andrewjackdaw2511]

Hi Dan, Is it possible to use the same method to clean Wedgwood Basaltes? Do you have any experience about it? Regards Andras

[@CFninjas]

This only works on Jasper. i use this method for basalt kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TXaZ14iayZfZo

[@superannieoakley4513]

My Wedgwood is light blue, does it matter what color it is as to which way you clean it? Thanks

[@CFninjas]

It really doesn't, but I found that the light blue jasper is really difficult to clean.

[@pakrad]

Hi, do you advise hydrogen peroxide on cracked relief? If you don't how can I fill cracked reliefs? (If you need I can send you photos)

[@amazed92]

+Baykar Demir - Don't use hydrogen peroxide it could damage your piece of Wedgwood

[@CFninjas]

I really don't know how to fill a cracked relief.

[@monjiaitaly]

Why didn't you call the people at Wedgwood and ask them??

[@kennedy20007]

Microwave Jasperware for 10 minutes on high and submerge in cold water for best results !

[@CFninjas]

Not sure I'd try that on a good piece, but you can experiment with a broken piece.

[@susanmetzler8557]

Please pronounce it “bah” relief. Otherwise great info

[@CFninjas]

That video's 7 years old - besides Websters says that my way of pronouncing it is correct as well...

[@ilovecornell]

No, no and no, you cannot drink hydrogen peroxide