[Jewelry making - Article 00050] - Re: [Orchid] Speeding up the rusting of ferrous metals

[Rick]

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>     I am playing around with some patina ideas and would like to speed
>     up the rustbuilding on ferrous metals. Is there any known magic,
>     or am I condemned to wait? 

    Just place the ferrous metal anywhere near the pickle pot, a little
    above it would be the best and you'll have more rust then you know
    what to do with in a short time. Else, you could take and seal the
    piece your trying to rust in a plastic bag or storage container with
    a couple of teaspoons of pickle dry mix and a couple drops of water.
    I have a 40 lb bucket of Sparex that I'm trying to get rid of that
    would be perfect for this application... ;-) 

Rick Copeland
Silversmith and Lapidary Artisan
Colorado Springs, Colorado
rockymountainwonders.com
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