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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Why STEEL F/X® Patinas & Dyes?
Welcome to STEEL F/X® | (F/X is Short for ‘Effects’) Adding patinas, color & unique finishes to your metal artwork will help set you apart from the crowd! Buyers of metal art are ...
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Just Starting Out
Question: I have a new plamsacam cutting table & I use cold rolled 14 ga metal. I want some better ways to finish my art. Right now I paint & sometimes heat the steel with a torch, ...
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PATINA CHEMICAL GRADES
Why Do Chemical Grades Matter? Consistency, Repeatability, & Extended Shelf-Life! You Deserve to Get the Same Results, Batch After Batch! We Source Chemicals World-Wide, To Get The Best Quality Available. STEEL F/X® ...
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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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Restoring a Galvanized Steel Countertop
Question: Mike A. asks: ”I have a galvanized metal counter top that some of the galvanizing has come off and there are also ring mark stains that I am not able to remove. I ...
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Steel Patinas for Corrugated Galvanized Panels
Hi Bill, I’m in the process of remodeling our kitchen and would like to apply a similar patina to corrugated roofing as attached for our island as well. From what I’ve studied, I need to ...
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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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MILL-SCALE REMOVAL
QUESTION: Re: MILL-SCALE REMOVAL & DROSS/SLAG REMOVAL… I am wondering how you guys clean & prep your Hot-Rolled Steel for paint / powder / patinas, dyes or whatever you finish with……. So far I ...
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New Video – Color Case Hardening Gel Patinas
DO IT YOURSELF! COLOR CASE-HARDENING PATINAS & PROCEDURES FOR GUNS, GUN PARTS & KNIFE BLADES.
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