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How to rust metal easily

I am cutting thin metal with a plasma cutter making designs for lawn ornaments... I want to rust the metal easily and quickly without a lot of caustic chemicals. What do you suggest in caustic and non caustic products?

Linda M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Aquilla, Texas
2003

how do I easily rust metal then keep it stable?

tom fife
- ros.,ga,usa
2006

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