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ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION DISCUSSION BOARD
Posted By: James Schooley <furnitureissues@earthlink.net> (0-2pool241-175.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net)
In Response To: Brass Aging & Waxes (Mickey McPoland)
Date: 12/22/4 22:01
You can darken brass with amonia, such as household cleaner. Once the finish if any has been removed from the metal. Amonia can be applied directly with a brush or rag or the fumes can darken the brass more slowely by use of a humidor effect. I use an uverturned aquarium to do this and can remove items as they achieve the color I want leaving the others in a while longer till they all match. As for the degree of sheen, you can buff out the heavy gloss with 0000 steel wool or a scotch bright (white) pad. I prefer dark drown briwax to enhanse the patina and darken light areas over shellac.
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