[TheForge] lacquer

Thu Mar 14 12:42:01 2002

I find lacquer works quite well. It is a little brittle so it can chip, I find this a proplem. I have never used it out side, but it was used on cars and I believe it stood up. I use to work on boats, often brass hardware was lacquered. I found this didn't work that well since if there was even a pin prick in the finish it would tarnish and spread under the lacquer, leaving no way to polish it with out taking the rest of the lacquer off.

It doesn't seem to discolour much (I'm sitting by a piece I did in 1986), it will react with alcohol, and some other solvants. I guess the big problem is knocking two pieces together and chipping them.

Still looking for the perfect finish; Daryl

"Gladish Family" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Oh thou smiths of greater mastery than me: I'm really enjoying the way
>lacquer (from a rattle can) brings out the colors of forged steel and
>preserves them.
>Before I use it on pieces for sale, maybe I better ask if there are any
>hidden booby traps or drawbacks to using it- does it discolor or react to
>anything as time goes on?
>TIA,
>Andy Gladish
>
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