"If you manage to break it, short of deliberate destruction, I will replace it." I'm home from Pennsic, and the shop is open for orders. Starting prep for Northern California Renaissance Festival.

All barrettes and chignons are made of manganese bronze. They are hand welded, forged, and polished. I don't use any anti-tarnish treatments, so there's nothing to flake off. You can expect them to get a little darker, but they won't turn green. Brasso will polish them nicely. Hair spray build up can usually be removed with soap and warm water.