Comments on: How To Age Brass in Less Than 5 Minutes https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html Top Budget DIY Home Decorating Blog and Creative Lifestyle Ideas Wed, 31 May 2023 19:33:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Diane Henkler https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-1235547 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-1235547 In reply to Stacey Ramsey.

Hi Stacey – I believe the color the brass turns is determined by the brass itself and how much zinc and copper was used in the making. I do know as the brass ages, it will get darker over time. The color again is determined by the brass itself and the oils from skin and chemicals that touch it over and over again – say like dish detergent can affect the color.

The color on the 3 brass pulls I show in my post is determined by how long I dipped each in the brass aging solution. I removed some of the darker and pink tones shown on the middle pull by gently rubbing “000” steel wool over it until I liked the color. “000” steel wool will not scratch the surface. If you don’t want to try this, have you tested an area to see if a brass cleaner like Brasso would bring it back to the color you want?

]]> By: Stacey Ramsey https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-1235326 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-1235326 Hello,
I just bought some unlaquered brass faucets from Etsy. When I looked online nice brands like Rohl, as they age they look to take on a brownish yellow-green tarnish; beautiful. However when I aged these faucets they turned pink, very copper toned. Read something about dezinctifcation. I noticed that on your article that the knob on the second stage of aging also turned a copper pink tone. Is this just a stage it goes through when aging to then go back more yellow-green/brown? Or do you think or heard it potentially has to do with who made the faucet– adding alloy etc? Any info you have on this would be helpful– thank you!

]]> By: Diane Henkler https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-1120635 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-1120635 In reply to LL.

Hi LL – You keep the pulls in the mixture when it is in the oven to try to get the brass to take on some verdigris.

]]> By: LL https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-1120322 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-1120322 When aging brass in the second method, do you remove the item from the vinegar salt solution before putting in the 450° oven? Or do you put the solution containing the item in the oven?

]]> By: Rhonda https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-1115208 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-1115208 Could you please tell people to not pour these chemicals down the sink or flush in toilets? Our oceans and rivers would appreciate that. Thank you!

]]> By: Rhonda https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-977776 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-977776 Please do not dispose of the used solution down the drain. Acetone and brass ager acids are TERRIBLE for the ocean and rivers.

]]> By: Diane Henkler https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-975628 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-975628 In reply to Mary Anne.

Hi Mary Anne – I have never tried the brass ager on a faucet, but it is is real brass, it will work just the same. If it is fake brass, then I am not sure it will.

]]> By: Mary Anne https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-975627 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-975627 Did you try on faucets, shower door, etc? I am interested to see if it works on these items.

]]> By: Diane Henkler https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-918274 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-918274 In reply to Mary.

Hi Mary – You could try using a product called Rub N’Buff. I think the Antique Brass may be a color you may like, but there are other colors to choose from. It is sold at most craft stores and online here: https://amzn.to/2I95EO3 It comes in quite a few colors. It works great to change the color of metal, you simply rub it on and buff with a soft cloth. A little tube will be plenty.

]]> By: Mary https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-age-brass-in-less-than-5-minutes.html#comment-917614 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=18607#comment-917614 I have bright brass bead caps I would like to age. I don’t like the look of the Ager. I can’t hang the caps over vinigar and can’t apply liquor to them they must be soaked or dipped. Any soggestions ? Please email

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