How to Age Brass: 7 Ways to Darken and Antique Brass at Home
Seven ways to age brass, from seconds to months: darkening solution, liver of sulfur, ammonia fumes, vinegar and salt, eggs, and natural patina. What each looks like, how...
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Types of Brass Finishes: Polished, Satin, Antique, Unlacquered and More
Polished, satin, antique, unlacquered: what actually separates the types of brass finishes, how each one wears, and how to choose. From the people who plate and finish solid...
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Unfinished Brass - Until You Say It's Ready!
Allied Brass offers 17 finishes to choose from for brass hardware and home accessories, including no finish at all for customers who want to let the brass naturally...
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