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Letter 1215 Antiquing Gold--- Does any one have any information on an environmentally safe/friendly solution to antique and/or blacken gold for an antique appearance? Would like to relieve and polish the gold after antiquing. Bill Christiansen
--- Bill, As gold is very inert to oxidation the only method I know is to plate a thin coat of black nickel or "Electroblack" an Enequist (I think from NY) then relieve. Hope this helps.
Bob: Thanks for the response. We used to use Electroblack but removed it from our plant because of the hazardous chemicals. The latest Gesswein catalog has a product called
which says it blackens gold. Has anyone out there ever tried it? Is it safe to use? What about disposal? Thanks for your help. Bill Christiansen
Antiquing Copper & Brass -- Do you guys know what chemicals are used to antique copper and brass? Thanks Bill Bill Bleasdale
-- Bill: please see our FAQs on this subject at www.finishing.com/faqs/patina.html.
Dear Reader: please choose what you want to do.
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