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Precleaning and degreasing of brass
I am creating a line of antique reproduction lamps and lanterns. Several of the parts are brass and require darkening for the look I am after. I am experimenting with 1) Barium Sulfide 2) ammonium Sulfide 3) ammonia
[on
eBay or
Amazon] Fuming.
I can get a nice color by taking my time and scratch brushing and individually dipping or fuming each piece. But I need to rapidly clean and patina 20 to 30 parts at time. Is anybody aware of a chemical that will accomplish this by simply dipping and rinsing?
I have ordered a copy of
"The Colouring, Bronzing & Patination of Metals" [adv: this book on
eBay,
Amazon,
AbeBooks]
, but won't receive it for several days.
Thanx in advance,
Reproduction Antique Lamps - Tujunga, California
2004
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