antique finish on brass escutcheons

[RogerS]

Does anyone know how they do this? I'm guessing maybe a chemical of some sort?

TIA

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Plenty of info on this on 'tinternet' - here for example:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5845137_antique ... inish.html

I'd find something to practice on first before risking the 'real thing'.

Regards Mick

 

[RogerS]

Cheers Mick..

wonder what 'straight vinegar' is?

anyone have a few ferric nitrate crystals I could have ?

 

[Spindle]

Hi Roger

I'd give the vinegar a try - straight vinegar I'd assume equates to white, (distilled), vinegar. To be honest I don't think using malt vinegar would be an issue.

Let us know how you get on.

Regards Mick

 

[MARK.B.]

I believe that you can use something called Tormaline, saw it being used on the Restoration man tv series.

 

[tomatwark]

Roger

This is the stuff http://www.jpennyltd.co.uk/shopping/pgm ... .php?id=50

You will need to strip any lacquer off first, if you get it too dark, a rub with fine wire wool will lighten it.

It is just a case of experimentation


Tom

 

[Dodge]

+1 for Tourmaline - used it for years!

 

[carlb40]

Roger i have a bottle of tourmaline, don't think i have ever used it. You can have it if you want?

 

[RogerS]

Carl

That's very kind of you. Can I take you up on your kind offer please?

 

[carlb40]

You may indeed Roger, i will get it posted in the next few days for you.

 

[RogerS]

Thanks Carl