clinton Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I recently started making some "accent bowls"(mild steel) and want to put the gilders paste on some of them, but I got to thinking about the possibility of someone using them for candy bowls and did'nt know if it would be safe. I e-mailed the gilders paste company and asked them and they said the gilders paste is not FDA approved, but if I sealed it with an FDA approved clear sealant, it would be ok. I have not been able to find an FDA approved sealer. Does anyone know of anything? I like beeswax, but I live in South Texas and do outdoor shows, so that is not an option. Thanks, Bob peanut oil or any type of vegetable oil apply it at a black heat, too hot it will burn off, too cold and it will not stick, also it works best to leave the scale on don't wire brush before you apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 The blacksmith at Haverhill, Iowa, USA, who died in 1930 used roof tar I wave seen formulas that called for powdered graphite to be added to the finish either was, oil or varnish. Here powdered graphite is bought by the quart used as lubracant when planting corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW HandCraft Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Hi everyone, Does anybody know how good is a brass patina finish in regard to rust protection? (brushing steel with brass brush at black heat) Is it in the same region as beeswax? I've made this keychain for my wife, but i'm not sure how it's going to hold up rust wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I should think that if you got it warm and gave it some bees wax, blo or a mix you should be fine. It will probably be in a pocket or purse and out of the elements. I don't think just the brushed- on brass would suffice. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On things like that I use Renaissance Wax. It was recommended to me by Jim Supica curator of The NRA Firearms Museum for protecting antique firearms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Find a forgeable brass/bronze/copper alloy and forge one from that, then it just wears *nicer*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrance W Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I use Flack seed oil to season my cast iron cook ware, Pricey yes but a little goes a long way, apply to hot black, hold at hot black till it's dry. It will give a dark brown finish on bright metal and the Finnish is very durable need it darker apply more coats as needed and it is food safe too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Flax seed oil from a health food store is supposed to be the fasted building of any of the oils used to season cast iron. If you are working to recover an old pitted cast iron pan/pot it may be the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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