T.J.watts Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 II made this Damascus ring with band saw blade and flat spring, now I can't keep it from rusting on my finger. I thought about etching and sealing with bee's wax and repolishing. Is there anything that you guys would suggest. I really like this ring and want to keep wearing it but not if its going to constantly rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 No help here but curious for responses , I think a couple damascus rings are in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 I really like how it turned out but the rust is an issue. I think next time I may try 15n20 and 5160. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/27435-meteorite-split-cross-and-ring/#comment-451143 I asked j.w.s. that question on a post of his out of curiosity. hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Staining is going to happen, but I image wear and body oils will keep it half way presentable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks das, I spoke to a silversmith I know and he said to use renaissance wax. I looked it up and its a micro chystaline polish used in museums for restorations and rust prevention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 36 minutes ago, T.J.watts said: Thanks das, I spoke to a silversmith I know and he said to use renaissance wax. I looked it up and its a micro chystaline polish used in museums for restorations and rust prevention. yup and if i remember right Frosty recommends Trewax. he sais they use it on bowling alleys and those take one heck of a beating. he sais to apply it and "hot cup of coffee" temperature. it's worth trying stuff out and see what works best. heck try some stuff and show your findings here, it could be educational for everyone. Realized i hadn't said it yet.... Beautiful ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Lol thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 iron plus sweat (salty water) and it rusts? wow... who would have thought.... either seal it or use non rusting materials, I dont see any other option. From your photo, I can see that it turned out well, and it looks very nice. I can see why you have to save it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 You might end up with a natural patination and wear on the ring to sort of "season" it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 I heat treated, etched and repolished. I realized that I was saying the etching mix wrong what I meant was 6 parts water and 1 part ferric chloride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Wow, high prase from Master Sells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Well I tried warming the ring and coating with bee's wax and so far there is a light patina on the inside but nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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