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Antique or paint a polished brass chandelier

Q. I have a polished brass chandelier that I would like to antique or paint. Can I do either? If so, where can I find instructions?

Belinda Knull
- San Antonio, Texas
2003

A. Brown colour for brass:

12 gm. copper sulphate
15 gm. potassium permanganate [on eBay or Amazon]
1 lit. water

Only well degreased and oxide free works can be coloured! Working temperature 90 °C !

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2003

"The Colouring, Bronzing & Patination of Metals"
by Hughes & Rowe

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Q. I have a brass chandelier that I would like to paint, rub or glaze to give it a more rustic and up-to-date look. I don't want to really change the color by applying a heavy paint, but instead just want to "age" it. Is there any product or technique that I can use to obtain this look?

Thanks,

Carla Johnson
Consumer - Birmingham, Alabama
2006

Q. Hi,
I have a lot of brass chandelier in my house and I'd like to change their look into antique -- is that doable? I'd like to know how I can do it instead of buying new ones.
thanks
Dima

dima Kassis
hobbyist - Michigan, USA
2007

Q. I also would like to update my brass fixtures in my dining room and I am looking to fit them into a french country decor. No heavy painting, would love some ideas.

Deb McDonnell
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
January 26, 2009

Rub 'n Buff Sampler

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January 27, 2009

A. Hi, folks. There are many different approaches, but the cheapest and easiest way to turn brass a darker and more antique shade, while not making it look like paint, may be with a "wax rub" (Rub'N'Buff [affil links]).

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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