I am making a sign for house numbers. I planned to use the standard
bronze numbers from the local hardware store.

Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
life. ie. wax, varnish, etc.

On Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:17:51 -0400, Keith Nuttle
wrote:

I am making a sign for house numbers. I planned to use the standard
bronze numbers from the local hardware store.

Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
life. ie. wax, varnish, etc.





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"Keith Nuttle" wrote:

I am making a sign for house numbers. I planned to use the standard
bronze numbers from the local hardware store.

Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
life. ie. wax, varnish, etc.

If truly bronze, au natural.

That's the beauty of bronze.

Lew

On Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:17:51 -0400, Keith Nuttle
wrote:

I am making a sign for house numbers. I planned to use the standard
bronze numbers from the local hardware store.

Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
life. ie. wax, varnish, etc.


Clear lacquer should keep them shiny, at least for a few years. A
spray can should be enough for 100 numerals. Forget it if you have
salty air.

On Jul 7, 1:17*pm, Keith Nuttle wrote:
I am making a sign for house numbers. * I planned to use the standard
bronze numbers from the local hardware store.

Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
life. * ie. wax, varnish, etc.

Linseed oil.