Gold/bronze finish

Charles Alexander · Post by **Charles Alexander** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:21 am

I've been told when you heat blacken steel it turns an assortment of colors first. I've seen limited examples of goldish bronze. Is this color possible to obtain through heating the metal? Would anyone have any examples?

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:10 am

That is a very tough color to get by heating.
Perhaps with a very carefully controlled heat source.

The dark blue is easy but the temperature range for straw color is a very narrow band.

You might look into some acid patinas out there.

Best of luck, if you find out how please let us know.

Hal

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:12 am

You could always try gilding or plating if you really want that gold effect.

Jon Terris · Post by **Jon Terris** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:08 am

There is an old chemical treatment you can use, when I find my copy I'll post it here for you.

Using heat on its own is very hit and miss due to the very narrow temperature band that the straw colour appears at.

Jon.

Charles Alexander · Post by **Charles Alexander** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:21 am

Figures... Thanks.