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Post by brokennock on Nov 10, 2019 22:10:38 GMT -7
I don't like shiny, reflective things. Anti-"bling" I guess. It is fine for some fishing lures and the scary sharp edges of my broadheads are almost mirror polish when I get them as sharp and smooth cutting as I like. But, otherwise, of ot is going in the woods with me, no shine allowed. Just bought 2 of these tin mugs, shop.osv.org/tin-mug.html , while I was at OSV. WAY too shiny. Will vinegar darken the outside surfaces? Or at least remove some of the mirror like shinyness? |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Nov 11, 2019 13:49:54 GMT -7
I don't like shiny, reflective things. Anti-"bling" I guess. It is fine for some fishing lures and the scary sharp edges of my broadheads are almost mirror polish when I get them as sharp and smooth cutting as I like. But, otherwise, of ot is going in the woods with me, no shine allowed. Just bought 2 of these tin mugs, shop.osv.org/tin-mug.html , while I was at OSV. WAY too shiny. Will vinegar darken the outside surfaces? Or at least remove some of the mirror like shinyness? Nock, So glad you brought this up! Maybe it’s a modern sensibility but I agree about the glint and gleam of certain items and find it equally disturbing. For instance, just bought a new tin canteen from HDT and I am desperate to take the “bling” off it!! |
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Post by Black Hand on Nov 11, 2019 15:30:25 GMT -7
Use it - it will acquire a patina quickly...
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Post by spence on Nov 11, 2019 17:18:14 GMT -7
Try rubbing a thin coat of mayonnaise on a little spot and leaving it overnight.
Spence
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Post by Black Hand on Nov 11, 2019 17:42:23 GMT -7
Try rubbing a thin coat of mayonnaise on a little spot and leaving it overnight. Spence Mustard...? |
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Post by brokennock on Nov 11, 2019 18:26:56 GMT -7
Use it - it will acquire a patina quickly... I'm not that patient. Maybe I'll try mustard on one and mayonnaise on the other and see which works better. |
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Post by Black Hand on Nov 11, 2019 18:49:34 GMT -7
Drink coffee from your tin cup at home - the patina should develop naturally.
Sometimes - aging just looks like aging, while honest use looks entirely different.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Nov 12, 2019 12:38:40 GMT -7
Try rubbing a thin coat of mayonnaise on a little spot and leaving it overnight. Spence Thanks Spence, I’ll give that a go! |
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Post by spence on Nov 21, 2019 13:53:30 GMT -7
So, did anyone try mayonnaise or mustard to retard the shine? Did it work?
Spence
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Nov 21, 2019 15:06:50 GMT -7
So, did anyone try mayonnaise or mustard to retard the shine? Did it work? Spence Spence, I have a rectangular tin eyeglass case I got from Townsends. I tried the mayonnaise wiped lightly over one half and left overnight. No effect... Next I liberally applied yellow mustard and left it on overnight. So far all attempts have failed to produce even the slightest tarnish... Back to the drawing board... |
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Post by Black Hand on Nov 21, 2019 15:55:01 GMT -7
So far all attempts have failed to produce even the slightest tarnish... Back to the drawing board... Use it at home in your kitchen...  |
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Post by artificer on Nov 23, 2019 13:38:05 GMT -7
So far all attempts have failed to produce even the slightest tarnish... Back to the drawing board... Use it at home in your kitchen... I agree. Also, if one wants to make the outside look more used/aged, then build a small fire and allow it to burn down the to coals. Fill the cup with water and put it on the coals to fire blacken the bottoms and sides, but DON'T leave it on the coals so long as to let the water boil off or the heat will affect the seams. Gus |
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