Use a bowl that is big enough to allow you to mix the two ingredients together without the flour flying everywhere. Blend these two until they are fully mixed together.





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, Your mixture should now be a paste of the vinegar, flour, and salt.
 You can put a glove on your hand, dip it into the paste, and then spread it onto your bronze piece. You can also use a sponge. If your item is something small, like a piece of jewelry, place the jewelry in the bowl. Be sure that your item is completely covered in the paste. Then, leave the paste on for 1-2 hours.
 After 1-2 hours, bring your item to the sink and rinse it under warm water. If your item is large and can’t be moved, bring a pot or bucket of warm water over to it, and pour the water over the item to rinse the paste off completely.
 While you are drying the bronze, rub it with the cloth to remove any marks. Make sure it is completely dry and that all the paste is removed.
 Add a few drops of olive oil to a soft clean cloth and rub it over the surface of your bronze. Olive oil has been a method for cleaning and protecting bronze since ancient times.
Mix ⅔ cup (158 ml) of white vinegar and ⅔ cup (158 ml) of flour in a bowl.
Add ½ cup (118 ml) of salt to your mixture and stir.
Spread the paste on your bronze.
Rinse your bronze with warm water.
Use a soft cloth, such as a chamois leather cloth, to dry the bronze.
Rub a dab of olive oil onto the bronze.
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