Q.I purchased a new cut crystal ceiling lamp with a highly polished brass rim. I want to dull the brass metal to a dark or aged tone. How do I get rid of the varnish that is on the lamp and what steps do I take to darken the metal? Mary D[last name deleted for privacy by Ed...
Plated brass has only a thin layer of metal, so every time you polish it, you will cause damage by removing some of that plating. Try to polish as infrequently as possible. However, if you need to polish plated brass, use the smallest amount of brass possible. Brasso is a good option,...
I can see a line running top o bottom through that lamp base and am guessing it's a parting line from a sand casting or die casting, but that's all I can tell. I'd probably just call it an old brass lamp. My suggestion is to use it if you like it, or put it in the ...
If you're looking at an old bronze, you should see a patina; a film that forms on the surface from reaction to the air. If it flakes or scratches off easily, it's probably a painted on patina-substitute. Scratching the patina also shows the surface of the metal underneath. Real bronze...
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Can you imagine what would happen ifDimwit Johnnybusted a finger on a turning metal part? Or,God forbid, he leaves the chuck key in and spins up power and it hits him in the face. Explainthatto the school board, insurance company, ambulance-chasing lawyers, and the screaming homeowners ...
the piece is made out of 768 tiles of different materials that can tilt up and down. the little tiles can actually travel all the way to the end of their motion and do a little click. and according to the material, the wood, the brass or the steel, they make a slightly different ...
If you look closely, you can stillbarelysee the holes, but not enough to really notice. Overall, I feel quite happy with the hardware choice and achieving the brass look for much, much less. SOURCES dressers|wood countertop|pulls|lamps|chairs|sheepskin|floating shelves|floors ...