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Aging/tarnishing brass






I have a 100 year old item made of heavy brass which has been inadvertently polished and had the tarnish removed. I'd like to re-tarnish it. What is the most rapid method to get the tarnish back on?

William K. [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Redwood City, California
1998


How do I make brass tarnish ?

Keith M. [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
1999


1999

Hi, William. Hello, Keith.

Please see our FAQ on Patination. I think it will help. But if you only want to darken the brass, you might simply try brass darkening solution ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] . Good luck.
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Ted Mooney, finishing.com
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I polished the brass trim on antique bakers rack and realized I don't like it shiny after all. How can I accelerate its tarnish again? Desperate.....

Thank you,

Carolyn D [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Peoria, Arizona, USA
2002


Easy Off oven cleaner ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] does a great job re-tarnishing brass. It is easy and quick!

Mary Staton Ward
- Burlington, North Carolina
2005


August 14, 2010

Not a response, but a related question: If Easy-Off Oven Cleaner works well to re-tarnish brass, would it work as the initial tarnishing process?

Penny Nicholson
- Princess Anne, Maryland,USA




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