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Chemical
Finishes consist of relatively uniform toning of metal by applying a
combination of abrasive finishing and chemicals that react with the
abraded metal surface to form a specific color. Sometimes referred to
as "blackening" "browning" or "blueing", we differentiate this
from patina, which is a much more artistic interpretation and
presentation of the effect of chemicals on metal.
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Below are some images of Chemical Finishing on work that we've built.
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This is the corner of a bronze frame that has been "antiqued" with a
browning solution, then lightly abraded with abrasive pads and waxed
with hot-wax. It will slowly age to a very fine antique finish.
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This is a fireplace screen made from stainless steel, then chemically
darkened with a somewhat "organic" look to the blackening. Stainless
steel is a good candidate for this process because it will not age in
appearance.
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This
blackened bronze shelf is a part of a much larger unit comprised of
many of these shelves. The bronze is satin finished first, then
blackened, then hot-waxed and buffed to a sheen.
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