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Bumpkin Bears Aug 31, 2005

I'd like to create a more antique look to some metal that I have as an accessory - can any of you suggest how you can do this.  I expect there are specialist paints out there but thought some of you may have other ideas too.
Thanks :)
Catherine

Gail Sep 2, 2005

Hi Catherine
I believe someone else mentioned that you use a mixture of half bleach and half vinegar to rust the metal and then you apply a lacquer over that once the article has dried. This mixture is quite strong so caution is advised and do it in a well ventillated area preferably outside
Hugs
Gail

Donna Sep 2, 2005

Hi Catherine,
Shelli told me about a product that you paint on the metal to age it.  I found it a Micheal's.  They have different effects.  Thought it would be the way to go and then if it didn't work I would try the bleach and vinegar approach.
Donna

Delartful Bears Sep 2, 2005

yes, very toxic apparently to use bleach and vinegar together  ----  due to a chemical reaction!

What's the product Shelli told oyu about Donna??

I use wood stain gels on things like bells - doesn't scrape off and looks good!

Danni

Donna Sep 2, 2005

Danni,
Do a search "tarnishing brass bells".   I don't have the product here but can get the info if you need it.
Donna

Bumpkin Bears Sep 3, 2005

Thanks everyone, the bleach and vinegar sounds ummmm dangerous   I think I prefer the idea of painting onto them.  What product do you use Danni, do you mean a sort of wood stain varnish?  I've got some of that left over from the window frames for our house.

Hugs,
Catherine

Delartful Bears Sep 4, 2005

No, it's not a varnish.  It's in the Jo Sonya range (I am not sure where in the world it's sold, but it's the most available folk art paint range in Australia) 

It's just called Wood Stain Gel.  It's like a gel, that I use to age things.............

Perhaps you could google it?

Danni

heartsez Sep 12, 2005

you can also use gun bleuing//dont know what kind of look you're going for but thats how they age hardware sometimes with antiques..just a thought! deb

Bumpkin Bears Sep 13, 2005

Deb, thanks - can you explain this technique, it's not something I've come across before?

Catherine

heartsez Sep 14, 2005

gun blueing is the liquid they refinish gun stocks with..you should be able to get it any sporting goods department,,(or a husbands gun cleaning kit?) it will be darker like the gun metal gray you hear about..depends on the metal i suppose and how many coats?
my brother redid some gun stocks when we were kids and he just wiped it on and off..
may not be the color you want but i saw this tip in a refinishing antiques book..for using new hardware on old pieces,,and filed the info away in my head..there is a paste wax called Brie wax that is also used on wood,,,comes in several shades of brown,,and you can refinish metal with it..rub it on..let it dry and buff..would have more of a brown tone..hope its what you had in mind!   deb