[TheForge] outdoor finish for rusty steel

Tue Nov 25 17:20:59 2003

I saw some old rusty gates last weekend on a visit to an old town here in
South Australia, part of the gate looked very worn due to use, ie shiney
where people had touched it for years. Its actually amazing how great rust
can look, this thing looked very old and was a bit beaten up, simple design,
basic blacksmithing. I really liked it and would maybe consider doing some
outdoor rust finishes in future, in the past Ive always told customers never
to do that, but Ive been reminded how great rust can look. I guess if I go
back in 20 years there will be no gate, but I bet it was there 50 years ago,
not a bad lifespan really.....

----- Original Message -----
From: "gblacksmith" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 2:21 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] outdoor finish for rusty steel

> Theron:  The linseed-beeswax-turpentine works, but as you say needs
> maintenance yearly. I would remove the loose rust and scale before
applying
> I noted no rust on a steel bouquet I placed in my open shop window, which
is
> adjacent to a salt-water lagoon in the SF bay area.  I like the way this
> formula flows into small areas when heated.  I have never used incralac,
but
> I understand it is formulated for bronze.  I would be interested in
hearing
> from others on this issue as well.  Grant
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "theron" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 9:31 PM
> Subject: [TheForge] outdoor finish for rusty steel
>
>
> I am working on a sculpture that will be installed in a covered vestibule
> outside of a bank its in Charlotte NC
> not in the direct sunlight and not in direct rain
> I am thinking about using linseed oil and wax formula
> with the explanation to the client that the piece will need routine
> maintenance
> do any of you use oil and wax for outdoor rusted sculptures? if so how has
> it worked out for you .
> what about incralac? has anyone had experience with this on steel
outdoors?
>
>
>
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