[TheForge] Finishing

[Andrew Vida]

  Beeswax, linseed oil, and turpentine.  Mix into a slurry-like slop and 
apply to hot metal.  Works well.

Mark Novak wrote:
> I'm trying to seal the steel curtain rods and hardware I just made, but 
> need some ideas on what to use. The goal is to put on a clear coat to 
> preserve the color I made with my propane torch.
> 
> I used clear spray acrylic on my last set, but that scratched really 
> easily and a friend of mine said that it's not actually that great for 
> keeping out moisture. I could get them clear powdercoated, but that adds 
> cost and I've found that it scratches pretty easily, too.
>