Finishes for Metal

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1. Yet more on finishing

   By POZ, March 15, 2013
   • 14 replies
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   • Alan Evans
   • May 13, 2013

3. Photos of different finishes?

   By Lodestone25, April 2, 2013
   • 21 replies
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   • Alan Evans
   • May 12, 2013

4. Using Black Beauty abrasive media on forged work

   By Floyd111, April 27, 2013
   • 21 replies
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   • Floyd111
   • May 5, 2013

5. paint versus beeswax 1 2

   By thecelticforge, September 22, 2010
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   • Frosty
   • April 26, 2013

6. Finishing techniques?

   By Timmy Charles, April 18, 2013   

   • finish
   • technique
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     Tagged with:

     • finish
     • technique
     • metal
     • rust
   • 4 replies
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   • JimsShip
   • April 21, 2013

7. Picture of a lock. How is the finish obtained?

   By Stefflus, April 6, 2013   

   • Stabburslås
   • Kjell Foldvik
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • Stabburslås
     • Kjell Foldvik
     • Lock
   • 11 replies
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   • Frosty
   • April 13, 2013

8. Measuring the Depth of an Etch

   By Maillemaker, March 14, 2013
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   • Rich Hale
   • March 14, 2013

9. Topographic Etch

   By Maillemaker, March 12, 2013
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   • ThomasPowers
   • March 12, 2013

10. Curing stove paint on open firebasket

    By Greenbeast, March 4, 2013
    • 5 replies
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    • Greenbeast
    • March 5, 2013

11. Needing help on a Mild Steel Finish

    By chadolvr, March 4, 2013
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    • K. Bryan Morgan
    • March 5, 2013

12. HELP Info need on SS patina's

    By ironwolfforgeca, January 31, 2013
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    • tantofolder
    • March 2, 2013

13. Pine Pitch (sap) as Metal Finish

    By Fe-Wood, January 3, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • ThomasPowers
    • December 20, 2012

14. Could brake fluid be used as an etchant?

    By Akad, December 14, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • Charles R. Stevens
    • December 16, 2012

15. Finish on a Fireplace Screen

    By Double Y, August 13, 2012
    • 21 replies
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    • robodog
    • December 16, 2012

16. How can I "stain" steel green?

    By Tubularfab, November 28, 2012
    • 11 replies
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    • HWHII
    • December 3, 2012

17. Finishing with that 'steely' look

    By Gundog48, October 5, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • gearhartironwerks
    • November 14, 2012

18. Finishes?

    By RustiePyles, October 22, 2012
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    • Frosty
    • October 26, 2012

19. First attempts at Acid Etching

    By Luke March, October 23, 2012   

    • Acid
    • Etch
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      • Acid
      • Etch
      • HCL
      • Muriatic Acid
      • Hydrochloric Acid
      • Design
    • 6 replies
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    • Woody
    • October 26, 2012

20. Best surface treatment for a pan rack

    By Greenbeast, October 17, 2012
    • 11 replies
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    • Greenbeast
    • October 22, 2012

21. How to make steel look like silver?

    By wooginator, May 10, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • GabrielDunn
    • September 29, 2012

22. Instant treatment

    By GNJC, February 28, 2012
    • 17 replies
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    • Alan Evans
    • September 2, 2012

23. Iron Oxide Patinas

    By Andreas Saurwein, May 28, 2012   

    • Iron Oxide
    • Patina
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      Tagged with:

      • Iron Oxide
      • Patina
      • Finish
    • 10 replies
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    • rockstar.esq
    • August 31, 2012

24. acrylic polymer quench medium

    By gearhartironwerks, July 18, 2012
    • 22 replies
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    • rockstar.esq
    • August 31, 2012

25. Rust-Oleum Rusty metal primer

    By plane_crazzy, July 15, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • Dodge
    • July 17, 2012

26. Patina and Metal Coloring

    By Kwisatz, May 4, 2012
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    • 1.9k views
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    • Kwisatz
    • May 4, 2012