Finishes for Metal

218 topics in this forum

1. Finish for eating utensils 1 2 3

   By Cdworks, June 4, 2013
   • 51 replies
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   • Frosty
   • June 10, 2019

3. Coppery finish for steel

   By Blacksmith39, May 20, 2020
   • 17 replies
   • 3.3k views
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   • Nobody Special
   • February 20

4. How to Etch Cable Damascus

   By Chimaera, September 7, 2022   

   • cable damascus
   • etch
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • cable damascus
     • etch
     • finish
     • finishing
   • 6 replies
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   • Buzzkill
   • December 15, 2023

5. Newbie Help in refinishing project, any Helpful kind advice welcome!

   By teamprine, October 2, 2022
   • 13 replies
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   • George N. M.
   • October 28, 2023

6. My copper plated projects need a finish

   By Jinxix, June 16, 2023
   • 1 reply
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   • Frosty
   • June 16, 2023

7. Ground Contact

   By tjdaggett, May 24, 2023
   • 11 replies
   • 763 views
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   • gewoon ik
   • May 25, 2023

8. Blacksmith's metal finish 1 2

   By Chris C, July 15, 2019
   • 31 replies
   • 7.6k views
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   • George N. M.
   • April 10, 2023

9. Clear coat with Penetrol - Discoloration

   By rstor, August 16, 2017
   • 9 replies
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   • Grete
   • March 13, 2023

10. Beeswax at 550F?

    By tjdaggett, March 1, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • tjdaggett
    • March 2, 2023

11. Black Finish w/ Brass highlights

    By Shainarue, February 3, 2023
    • 11 replies
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    • Les L
    • February 22, 2023

12. Linseed Oil Application (basic) 1 2

    By LA9436, September 16, 2022
    • 31 replies
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    • anvil
    • January 5, 2023

13. Need formula to bring out metal stamped letters

    By tharpforge, April 11, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    • December 30, 2022

14. Rusty oceanfront 316 SS gate in Los Angeles - I'm at wits' end

    By mb9, August 31, 2021
    • 14 replies
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    • the other dave
    • September 19, 2022

15. Best Clear Coat for Complicated Sculptures?

    By C-1ToolSteel, March 4, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • Dodgetrex
    • August 23, 2022

16. What paint to use on a forge?

    By Kelly R, July 15, 2022
    • 7 replies
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    • Latticino
    • July 18, 2022

17. Clear coat paint, mild steel, Norway

    By LA9436, May 19, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 843 views
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    • LA9436
    • May 20, 2022

18. Finish for a dinner bell/triangle

    By Bantou, July 3, 2021
    • 9 replies
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    • anvil
    • May 15, 2022

19. steel boat corrosion protection advice?

    By jimbob01, May 1, 2022
    • 16 replies
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    • gewoon ik
    • May 13, 2022

20. Trying to decide on how to do a different finish on two parts of a celtic knot

    By Trilliumforge, January 16, 2022
    • 7 replies
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    • Frosty
    • April 7, 2022

21. Can someone please advise on a clear coat for my steel sculpture? 1 2

    By simonharris1, March 4, 2022
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    • Apple Duck
    • March 17, 2022

22. Need help…. New blacksmith

    By Weav33, March 12, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 627 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • March 13, 2022

23. Copper Brushing

    By bigb, March 1, 2022
    • 2 replies
    • 928 views
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    • bigb
    • March 3, 2022

24. Unusual patina

    By dickb, December 22, 2021   

    • natural patina
    • 16 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    • December 24, 2021

25. Production Dipping Paint

    By Steven Bronstein, December 22, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 583 views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • December 22, 2021

26. Antioxidant enamel vs primer + paint.

    By Quartz, July 20, 2021   

    • paint
    • finish
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
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    • Purple Bullet
    • July 20, 2021