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<p>[QUOTE="mirana, post: 9742122, member: 79705"]Yayyyy!! Thanks for sharing. These are great. I think the Ceres is my favorite. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/biggrin.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":D" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, all look like lava to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>For cleaning, I have definitely used a wet soft toothbrush on mine (not soaking) and it hasn't done any damage. However, I admit to living dangerously so you may want to be more cautious and test a spot on the back of each before attempting it. Others may have seen instances of water doing damage and will chime in I hope.</p><p><br /></p><p>If a dry clean, I would say try a rubber eraser is the safest for marks. I use a white eraser. A dry paint or makeup brushes to get loose dust and lint off. I've also used dental picks (others have used needles) to gently press against tougher grime and pop it off. Remember that lava is a lot softer, and more porous, than other cameo materials so test first and be gentle.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mirana, post: 9742122, member: 79705"]Yayyyy!! Thanks for sharing. These are great. I think the Ceres is my favorite. :D Yes, all look like lava to me. For cleaning, I have definitely used a wet soft toothbrush on mine (not soaking) and it hasn't done any damage. However, I admit to living dangerously so you may want to be more cautious and test a spot on the back of each before attempting it. Others may have seen instances of water doing damage and will chime in I hope. If a dry clean, I would say try a rubber eraser is the safest for marks. I use a white eraser. A dry paint or makeup brushes to get loose dust and lint off. I've also used dental picks (others have used needles) to gently press against tougher grime and pop it off. Remember that lava is a lot softer, and more porous, than other cameo materials so test first and be gentle.[/QUOTE]
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