Richard J Kinch wrote:
dave writes:


Is there a way to make a new brass plate look like its been in use for
80 years??


You don't need sucker-priced patina kits. Just pack it in slightly
dampened Miracle Gro for a few weeks. Rinse well, dry, buff and apply a
clear spray lacquer.


Remove any lacquer from the plate with paste paint stripper, then wipe
it with "Liver of Sulfur" solution which you should be able to get at an
artist supply store.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz605/05/

Works for me....

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength."