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Dulling a brass light fixture

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MiceElfen

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Feb 27, 2004, 7:21:44 PM2/27/04
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We have two shiny brass light fixtures on our front porch of the house
we just bought that I'm not too keen on. I'd rather have an antique
look vs. something so shiny and new especially since it is an older
home.

Any suggestions on how to "antique it" or give it a patina of some
kind?

Thanks!
Mina

Andy Hill

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Feb 27, 2004, 7:29:15 PM2/27/04
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Black oil-based enamel paint, thinned to (esthetic) taste.

Dan Levy

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Feb 27, 2004, 7:41:02 PM2/27/04
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"MiceElfen" <mic...@animail.net> wrote in message
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> Any suggestions on how to "antique it" or give it a patina of some
> kind?

Liver of sulphur, sold at craft stores. The fixture might be covered with
some kind of clear lacquer or enamel to protect the finish, so this would
first have to be stripped with a suitable chemical stripper. Re-lacquer
afterwards to preserve the color in the state you want.


ameijers

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Feb 27, 2004, 10:36:45 PM2/27/04
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"Andy Hill" <andy...@hp.com> wrote in message
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Typical porch fixtures are pretty cheap. If it bothers you that much, watch
the sales at your nearest big-box store till something you like comes on
sale. Probably won't cost much more than exotic chemical treatments, and
it'll be a lot safer. Faux-antique painting ain't as easy it looks.

aem sends....

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