For some whacky reason the answer I posted to the OP (twice) never made
it to this newsgroup or to the crossposted rec.crafts.jewelry. So,
here's what I was trying to say to the OP:


Norm Dresner wrote:

I have a brass casting that I've used in a piece and need to make it
look old and weathered. Are there any household chemicals that will do
that or do I need to purchase a specialty chemical?

TIA
Norm


I use a chemical sold as "Liver of Sulphur" by some jewelry supply and
crafts shops.

http://tinyurl.com/2xtgzw

Works great for me.

HTH,

Jeff

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