Subject: Re: Bronze Polishing & Finishing

From: [email-masked] (Jonathan M. Elson)
Date: 13 Dec 1996 06:03:03 GMT

Ted Singleton ([email-masked]) wrote:
: I wish to build a table in Bronze. I have all the necessary equipment to
: machine the bronze such as Lathe and Milling machine. I need advise on how
: to polish the finished items. Is Bronze left to Tarnish or is Lacquered
: similar to Brass. I would appreciate any help.
: Ted ([email-masked])

I'd macine it as smooth as possible, then lap it to a polish with wet
sandpaper and a flat plate to drive the sandpaper.  When you get a pretty
smooth finish, then use metal polish.  Most metal polishes have carnauba
wax, which protects the metal from tarnishing (for a while).
(Whoo - that's going to be one HEAVY table!)
						Jon

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From: [email-masked] (Paradox)
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:55:28 GMT

Ted:

If you WANT a nice even green patina on your table when finished you
might try a ship modelers trick. That is to was the entire surface
with a gritty cleaner (commet works fine) then rinse well. Then paint
on household amonia. THis will give you a very consistent patina. For
a more varied look the bronze can be heated (unevenly) and then apply
the ammonia. Besure to rinse the bronze VERY WELL afterward to stop
the oxidization process and dry carefully.

Steve
[email-masked]

On 13 Dec 1996 06:03:03 GMT, [email-masked] (Jonathan M.

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From: "Ted Singleton" <[email-masked]>
Date: 11 Dec 1996 18:17:37 GMT

I wish to build a table in Bronze. I have all the necessary equipment to
machine the bronze such as Lathe and Milling machine. I need advise on how
to polish the finished items. Is Bronze left to Tarnish or is Lacquered
similar to Brass. I would appreciate any help.
Ted ([email-masked])