Re: [OT]Coloring Metals

PTENGIN@... wrote:

>
> From: PTENGIN@...
>
> In a message dated 01/27/2000 8:48:20 PM Hawaiian Standard Time,
> MIADsgns@... writes:
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> << Does anyone here on this list know
> hot to turn brass into a satin black finish? without the use of paints. I am
> also interested in anodizing at home methods.
>
> Thanks.
> Mario >>
>
> Mario,
> Go to any gun shop and they will have Birchwood Casey brand brass
> blackening solution or paste. Clean the metal, apply per directions and it's
> good to go. Be careful of the chemicals involved, kids and animals are a no
> no in the work area.
>
> Peter
>
> BTW They also have gun blue, and a solution for aluminum. These are not
> paints. Anodizing of aluminum is not that difficult. Is that what you want?
>

Mario;

You might also want to try a stained glass shop, they have patinas that
will work on
solder, should work on brass although I'm not sure. It is a liquid, just
wipe it on
and wipe it off.


Bill