[TheForge] Temper colors

[Ron Childers]

Salt, sauce, etc. will tarnish a polished blade. We call it "antiquing" when we want a patina. It will actually protect the blade. Dab some mustard on it, let sit an hour or so and wash off; repeat until you get the desired effect. "Mustardizing".   

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Charles
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 12:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Temper colors

Heat will speed up most chemical reactions

Charles



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>Certain foods will stain steel, especially if allowed to soak a while.
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