[TheForge] finish help

[Ed Fasula]

>Sorry but the fact is iron exposed to the elements rusts. The best means of
>blocking the elements out is a thick barrier coat. this why iron is
>galvanized or painted. If you need a material that will look like forged
>steel but will not rust, try plastic it is what most movie swords and armour
>are made out of today. Of course that is painted too.

Actually, forged beeswax would also work.  It probably wouldn't need to be 
painted if coal dust were added prior to forging.  Much more true to the 
traditional materials of the craft than plastic, too.



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