bellyup
6th September 2011, 02:14 PM
G'day again,
A question for the science-minded.
I have bought some bronze powder to add to pieces for interest - used it the other day and it looked - ummm - very bright!. I would like to dull it down and try to get that aged vertigris effect, question is, how could I do that?
If I applied an acid like lemon juice or vinegar or maybe Coke - would that have an effect? Any ideas to experiment with?
I'm thinking that the bronze would need to be cemented? in place first before the catalyst was applied - would the catalyst change the colour the timber?
Haven't tried anything yet so would appreciate your thoughts.
Bruce.
A question for the science-minded.
I have bought some bronze powder to add to pieces for interest - used it the other day and it looked - ummm - very bright!. I would like to dull it down and try to get that aged vertigris effect, question is, how could I do that?
If I applied an acid like lemon juice or vinegar or maybe Coke - would that have an effect? Any ideas to experiment with?
I'm thinking that the bronze would need to be cemented? in place first before the catalyst was applied - would the catalyst change the colour the timber?
Haven't tried anything yet so would appreciate your thoughts.
Bruce.