Frequently Asked Questions
ASK BILL ANYTHING! ~ CONTACT FORM BOTTOM OF PAGE Bill Worden, Owner-Founder STEEL F/X PATINAS QUESTION: Pivoting Easel (BALL-VISE) Hello Bill, I saw the video with you spraying the 2 part clear coat. ...
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Steel Patina “PRO STARTER KIT” – Save Up to 15%
“PRO STARTER KIT” STEEL F/X PATINAS “PRO STARTER KIT” ~ Each Ultra-Premium Steel Patina Product is Discounted 10%-15% and You Build Your Own Kit, Including Size & Quantities of Each. (Limit 2 Per ...
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STEEL F/X® PATINAS – WORK YEAR ROUND!
Winters or Freezing Weather Won’t Stop You From Doing Patina or Dye Work on Steel Art, or Other Metals, As There Are Several Ways to Get The Necessary Water To Your Work-Piece or Work Area. Below ...
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NOTICE RE: GEL PATINAS
RESTORING GEL VISCOSITY During extended periods of storage or in cold weather, the gels can become too stiff to use effectively. Temps <32°F will cause the gels to become very stiff. If I add approved ...
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FAQ PAGE
Would you like to learn some things about the patination of steel that you may not already know? Please check out this FAQ Page Thanks, Bill
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COLOR-FINISHING THE “U.S. TATTERED FLAG”
COLOR-FINISHING THE “U.S. TATTERED FLAG” 3 METHODS. The U.S. Tattered Flag, has been and remains one of the most popular plasma-cut, color-finished pieces. Here are just 3 methods that different artisans are using. If ...
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COLOR CASE HARDENING COLOR CASE-HARDENING FAQ'S LATEST NEWS! QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SPECIALTY FINISHES TIPS & TRICKS UNIQUE FINISHES
Color Case-Hardening Effect on Steel
STEEL F/X® Patinas Specially Developed for Creating a Color Case-Hardened Finish. Hi Bill, I have a modern S&W shotgun that is color case-hardened. Being my first exposure to the art of CCH, I did ...
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TORCH F/X™ – RED/BLUE PATINA FOR STEEL
TORCH F/X™ – RED/BLUE PATINA FOR STEEL ART. New, Updated Video! Please take a look when you have time. Thanks, Bill
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DON’T USE SOLVENTS
QUESTION: I am having some trouble with one of my favorite patinas not “sticking” in certain spots. Any suggestions? Brian B. ANSWER: (Note: This is one of the most common questions I receive. Problems with ...
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