Patinating a pewter piece turns it from shiny to the dreary, grey finish of age — a look admired by enthusiasts who focus on old pieces. The easiest, least messy means to get this done is to clean and degrease the post thoroughly and immerse it in a industrial pewter blackening solution, following the maker’s time suggestions. Then rinse and dry the piece, gently burnishing it with a soft fabric. (more…)
Giving Pewter an Antique Finish
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