tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post3102702907512308070..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Aging BrassUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-18620950425936492742013-04-05T20:23:46.556-04:002013-04-05T20:23:46.556-04:00I remember once trying to clean my hardware with s...I remember once trying to clean my hardware with swimming pool cleaner and I got similar result to your aged brass. I think It contained a lot of chlorine. Thinking maybe bleach would work similar? Just an idea, but perhaps worth to try?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982099755731391521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-41774488487873069452013-02-13T22:38:26.682-05:002013-02-13T22:38:26.682-05:00Can you please share the black paint color you use...Can you please share the black paint color you used for the door! It's perfect!countmeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321447619687417123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-24086290565921083172013-02-05T20:29:48.947-05:002013-02-05T20:29:48.947-05:00Lauren, was going through my favourites and had a ...Lauren, was going through my favourites and had a site which I titled 'aged brass' that you may be interested in.<br />Do a U-tube Web search: changing vintage chrome faucets to aged brass (mox construction)<br />The video is very self explantory as it shows the steps involved to get the required finish shown.<br />Hope this helps. -Brenda-<br /><br />mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-44055971954244485952013-01-29T02:38:38.230-05:002013-01-29T02:38:38.230-05:00Thanks for sharing your interested & knowledge...<br />Thanks for sharing your interested & knowledgeable points there are some relevant beneficial points<br /><br /><a href="http://lnkd.in/f3zEab" rel="nofollow">lucknow property</a><br /><a href="http://lnkd.in/pPzqsJ" rel="nofollow">bbd green city lucknow</a><br /><a href="http://lnkd.in/f3zEab" rel="nofollow">property in lucknow</a><br /><a href="http://lnkd.in/GTbB5D" rel="nofollow">ansal golf vista lucknow</a><br /><a href="http://lnkd.in/Ezx6sS" rel="nofollow">rg euphoria lucknow</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01958500770969678930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-10869748886825760272013-01-28T11:26:06.735-05:002013-01-28T11:26:06.735-05:00That brass looks almost like gold and can be used ...That brass looks almost like gold and can be used in <br /><a href="http://www.sanssoucie.com/?s=gallery&gt=c&id=503=/" rel="nofollow">Glass Doors</a>. Have you used any chemicals? <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534745302490296727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13612549444507994862013-01-28T10:35:45.040-05:002013-01-28T10:35:45.040-05:00I think I am addicted to brass- so much that I had...I think I am addicted to brass- so much that I had to open my own shop. It brings some age to a room even if its completely modern! Its amazing what a little brass bowl or lamp will do to a room. Stephanie Fig at The Enchanted Fig Tree on ETSY<br /><br />https://www.etsy.com/listing/121454729/christian-dior-champagne-bucket-iceSpring time in Georgia!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04687166159357815294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-86865014868497650392013-01-27T21:37:50.981-05:002013-01-27T21:37:50.981-05:00Hi, I was wondering where your faucet was from? m...Hi, I was wondering where your faucet was from? make/model? i love it and have been looking for something similar!! Did it come unlacquered?<br /><br />thanks, karakarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324400298074497112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13565420185603142013-01-25T15:20:18.671-05:002013-01-25T15:20:18.671-05:00We just moved and our house is filled with ugly &q...We just moved and our house is filled with ugly "builders brass" door knobs. Its strange bc many of the hinges seemed to have darkened over time while the knobs are still so shiny? Can't wait to get rid of them! Love this post and all of the comments/suggestions!Amy Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997366887444475077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-66426326322731987222013-01-25T03:46:29.854-05:002013-01-25T03:46:29.854-05:00This site is one of the best I have found :
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Its a nice piece of information,Aged brass look...Hi<br />Its a nice piece of information,Aged brass looks so lovely.We have the same shiny brass on all our doors, and i've been contemplating on paintint them, but I was afraid the paint might flake off easily because of how frequently their used, you just gave the perfect idea.<a href="http://www.mr-builder.co.uk/painter-and-decorator-balham.html" rel="nofollow">Painter and Decorator Balham</a> provide services other than just decorating aswell, so why not contact us to see what we could offer you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16437335628856731841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-44239568499621132182013-01-22T17:10:56.434-05:002013-01-22T17:10:56.434-05:00I bet if you asked Brooke Giannetti, from Velvet &...I bet if you asked Brooke Giannetti, from Velvet & Linen, she could tell you because they aged some brass for their new home. She didn't give the specifics of how on her blog, but there's always the phone call or email.Julianna Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839439024131264442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-28832795104057585922013-01-22T14:10:29.770-05:002013-01-22T14:10:29.770-05:00Thank you!!! We have the same shiny brass on all o...Thank you!!! We have the same shiny brass on all our doors, and i've been contemplating on paintint them, but I was afraid the paint might flake off easily because of how frequently their used, you just gave the perfect idea. THANK YOU LAUREN!Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-43183085847899142982013-01-22T13:54:16.248-05:002013-01-22T13:54:16.248-05:00Lauren- Great post, I really enjoying the response...<b>Lauren</b>- Great post, I really enjoying the responses, especially Melissa's "recipe" which sounds really cool.<br /><br />Have you thought of liver of sulfur? There are two chemicals I use to darken and age sterling silver in my jewelry, and I think they would work nicely with brass, too. One chemical is Black Max which uses sulphuric acid and I avoid, because it is an instant deep black with no interesting colors in between.<br /><br />Liver of sulfur (I get a tin of solid pieces) can be used very very diluted in hot water, like the color of pale pee, and you keep dipping until you get a hue you like. If you want to keep the hue, you can seal with Rennasaince Wax, which will change the color a bit but protect the patina from changing.<br /><br />Your doors are gorgeous! I'll be painting the doors on my first floor BM's Wrought Iron and haven't decided on the hardware yet. I am adoring the black doors in Thom Filicia's home in <b><i>American Beauty</i></b>...Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267859119744984172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-84401376945811971602013-01-22T13:43:02.900-05:002013-01-22T13:43:02.900-05:00i'm still waiting for the day i drive by some ...i'm still waiting for the day i drive by some piece of amazing vintage goodness just sitting on the side of the road for the taking. a brass bed or maybe a pristine eames chair would be nice. : )Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874615290947304831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-69617840253086952962013-01-22T12:55:29.770-05:002013-01-22T12:55:29.770-05:00I know you are going to get a bazillion comments g...I know you are going to get a bazillion comments giving you advice on this but I thought I would join the club! As a fellow brass-lover I just went through this aging process with a kick-plate I bought: http://www.urbanorchardinteriors.com/new-old-brass-kick-plate/<br />I used something called "brass ager" that I bought at a salvage store here. It was very fast. I actually went back with steel wool and buffed a lot of the patina off and evened it out and am really pleased with it. Here is the link for Ohmega Salvage (where I bought it) and I bet if you contact them they would send you a bottle of the ager: http://www.ohmegasalvage.com/. Also, Martha Stewart has a great video tutorial out there using ammonia I think. <br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />-Lane<br />www.urbanorchardinteriors.comLane McNabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738001072477835899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-756041027138385952013-01-22T06:51:31.108-05:002013-01-22T06:51:31.108-05:00Lauren,
you are too funny, aging your brass....I l...Lauren,<br />you are too funny, aging your brass....I love how you make things have that loved look.<br />If only people could age as gracefully as brass. There is a japanese company with brass that I think you would love.....I shall find the name for you.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-78032624184696909332013-01-21T21:27:32.331-05:002013-01-21T21:27:32.331-05:00My painter soaks the lacquered brass in some kind ...My painter soaks the lacquered brass in some kind of acid and all the lacquer is gone! I love it when the doorknobs that get used the most often stay shinier. I don't like anything even, anyway! Patina!!<br /><br />Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-26991545464910869312013-01-21T19:28:21.124-05:002013-01-21T19:28:21.124-05:00Lauren, I own a furniture re-sale business (we buy...Lauren, I own a furniture re-sale business (we buy, lacquer and reupholster furniture from the 1960's-1980's) so I've seen A LOT of brass. We get in campaign pieces with really gunky (or super shiny) hardware, and I've had to figure out how to make it shiny but also aged... here's my "recipe." Get a pot you never plan to cook in again (I buy big stock pots at the thrift store, because after a few months this eats through the bottom.) I completely submerge the hardware in the pot, fill with water, and dump in a good bit of white vinegar. Bring to a boil and boil for about 10 minutes. Using tongs to pull the hot pieces out, and old towels (and gloves-- it will turn your hands black) rub Barkeeper's Friend on the hot brass (I like the liquid better than the powder form.) If you want it to get speckly, rinse it off but don't dry it completely. It will get water markings all over it. If you want it to age out, just dry it thoroughly and wait about a month... the brass will naturally start to darken and mottle, since you've removed the clear topcoat (this doesn't work for lacquered brass, but most of the unlacquered stuff does have a kind of sealant on it that you see peel right off under the hot water.) it also looks beautiful and rich freshly polished-- glow-y. <br /><br />I've used Easy Off to STRIP brass plate-- hope that's not what happened to your plates. It eats off the layer of plating, leaving whatever metal is beneath (usually chrome or polished steel.) If a magnet sticks to it, there is some sort of base metal and brass plate-- real, solid brass is not magnetic. I always test before I clean it up because you can easily removed thin layers of plate, leaving the silver-y base metal exposed.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429216487101372314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-37240577066631042762013-01-21T18:55:10.620-05:002013-01-21T18:55:10.620-05:00Excellent choice on the doors. That black door is ...Excellent choice on the doors. That black door is truly stunning! The right brass hardware can be tricky - I also love the look of worn. aged brass - I think you are getting awfully close! Can't wait to see these installed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39565239044207714472013-01-21T17:00:05.191-05:002013-01-21T17:00:05.191-05:00Two years ago I had to struggle to find unlacquere...Two years ago I had to struggle to find unlacquered brass pieces that weren't a fortune (i.e. Waterworks) for my bathroom renovation. I've left them to age naturally and it has happened pretty quickly, but the spottiness on some of them isn't ideal. I want to try "smoothing" it out somehow, so I am really curious to see how this goes for you.<br /><br />And Steve, I too had to argue with everyone I met that I actually wanted the brass to age. There were constant warnings about needing to polish and how nobody else wants their brass unsealed.<br /><br />The reno is here - http://tokyojinja.com/2010/12/22/renovation-report-oldating-the-beach-house-bathroom/ if you want to see it. More recent posts show how quickly the brass has aged.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com