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Antique Tin
I am making Candle lanterns for pre-1840 historical reenactments. I need to give galvanized tin that antique look which was typical of Colonial Times. How can I do this?
Joe Martin
- New Berlin, Illinois
Dark grey to black patina for tin and pewter: 200 gm iron chloride
1 lit. water.
Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
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