Is it possible to turn brass rivets into antique brass rivets ??

[TheTrooper]

Dear all,

does anyone of you know how I can antique normal brass rivets ?!? I have actually some brass rivets here, but I need antique ones for a next project and do not want to buy new ones.

I thought that there maybe some chemicals can help, to get such an antique effect, but I don´t know what kind of.

Thanks for every hints.

Cheers,

Marcel

EDIT:

Google is my friend ;-)

I found this in the Net:

Whitechapel LTD.

I also saw I page were was written that simple dipping in vinegar could make an antique effect.

Maybe someone of you has tried it before ?!? -When not, I will give it a chance and report the result...Any other suggestions from you ??

Edited January 10, 2009 by adamant-leather

[barra]

I recently soaked some brass swage buckles in vinegar to clean them up. Some I forgot about and left them in a few days. Came out looking antique.

Barra

[ChuckBurrows]

Here's some brass and copper patina formulas........

http://www.sciencecompany.com/patinas/patinaformulas.htm

You can also use "home" chemicals such as onion juice and vinegar to dunk them in. Warming the metal first can help speed things up....Or fume with ammonia.

Take a look at my site - www.wrtcleather.com and you can see some of the various looks you get........

Hope this helps.......

Edited January 10, 2009 by ChuckBurrows

[DCKNIVES]

Try some Vinegar or regular mustard works.A little slow but effective.Dave

[TheTrooper]

Thanks guys I will try it out and post some results, when the project is finished ;-)

Regards,

Marcel