Pault17 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I told my wife that I wanted to make something that was actually useful. When she asked what it was going to be I told her that if it "worked" it would be a mother's day present. If not, then it would be a piece of metal that was all banged up - what I like to call "practice". This one actually worked. I haven't finished it up yet. I like to sand things down to mostly silver then heat it to various shades of oxidation. Question: I usually just seal with beeswax, but is there something else to use? just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks AM. I added a few pictures of the finished product. here is another sample of my finishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Beautifull Paul! Could you maybe explain how to get that great finish? I dont know much! Bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 Hey Blackbeard, The short of it is this: After finishing up my project, whatever it is, I hand-sand most of the black off so I get a lot of base metal showing, then I just reheat to the point of getting the oxidation colors. With small things like the bowls I just put them in the forge for a little bit. The colors in the line gradient is because the end was in the flame path. With the pot rack I just clamped it in my vise and heated it with a propane torch until the color flowed. If you work with coal or charcoal, you could just hold the object above the flame and watch for the colors. as soon as I get what I want, I quick dip or pour water over it to stop the colors and rub it down with beeswax. If I have a lot of small things like crosses or keychain leafs, I clean them all up and put them in my forge after I have turned it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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