How Do You Age Sheet Metal

How to age galvanized metal.

How do you age sheet metal.

We used a tub we mix cement in that held both of the basket easily. That will get the oxidization process started. Fill a quart sized spray bottle with equal parts cider vinegar and water. Then put the metal on a plastic sheet in an open or well ventilated area and put on safety glasses gloves and a long sleeved shirt to protect yourself from the chemicals.

Place bucket in the solution it should cover 1 2 inches of the bottom and let sit for 15 20 minutes image 2. Add about 1 2 cup of regular table salt to the mix. Fill the bottom of a medium sized plastic tub with 32 ounces hydrogen peroxide four teaspoons salt and 1 2 cup white vinegar. Remember that the copper will age naturally with time as well so you don t have to do too much to get the effect you want on an object you ll have for a long time.

While wearing gloves lightly sand the entire piece of metal with steel wool. I used lysol toilet bowl cleaner. Stir until mixed image 1. After burning the finish off spray or dip the item in a bath of bleach vinegar or salt water.

In general you probably won t want to age a piece using this method for too long especially if you live in a humid climate. To age galvanized metal start by sanding it with 80 grit sandpaper until it no longer looks shiny and slick. Squirt clorox toilet cleaner all over the metal. Place an old towel in a large plastic bin then simply pour vinegar on the towel until its soaked.

Let the metal sit for 24 hours covered in toilet cleaner and steel wool. Once the entire piece is dry give it a few minutes to cool off then wash it down with water to clean off all the dried on stuff and reveal all that beautiful aging. Use a wet towel or rag to. I looked for zep acid toilet bowl cleaner which is my corrosion agent of choice but 4 local stores i went.

Cap the spray bottle and shake it vigorously until the salt dissolves. Snow is the best weathering agent around but rain works too. Put a new galvanized olive basket in a tub. You should notice the rust starting to form after five minutes or so.