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Small game developer finishing chess pieces
I am making a board game. The pieces are somewhat like chess pieces ( 1.5" h x .75" w x .75"d). I had them machined out of steel and brass ( 2 player game--pieces come in 2 colors). They look great, however, I understand that they will rust and stain. I am interested in finding a finish that will look close to what I've already got, but will not stain. I have also considered making the "steel" pieces natural aluminum and anodizing the "brass" pieces. I'm looking at runs of 250 pieces at a time to start.
Nate Veranthgame developer - Kirkland, Washington, USA
2003
Hi Nate. It obviously depends on what look and feel you wish to get, but a simple approach would be to make all of the pieces out of aluminum, then clear anodize one set, and anodize and dye the other. Good luck.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003
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