[MF3D.FORUM:430] Re: Brass Tarnish

[rod sage <rsage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I bought some Liver of Sulphur last night. I mixed it as per the
> instructions on the can and waited for the brass to tarnish. A couple of
> hours later nothing, so I left it overnight. This morning it still had not
> changed. Has anyone worked with this stuff? What concentration is required,
> or is there a special preparation required before it's immersed?
> 
> 
> Sam

I didn't catch what you are trying to tarnish, but often new items are
coated with a varnish to keep them from tarnishing. I have used Masters
Magic Antiquing Solution with goog results. We ordered this through an
antique supply catalog. The bottle mentions that if the item doesn't
tarnish, the finish needs to be stripped off. The product is some sort
of acid and must be shipped in a DOT container.
Rod