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    Thanks Caroline, I've got the patina I want...

    Thanks Caroline,

    I've got the patina I want with liver of sulphur, but it keeps rubbing off. Do the 2 products mentioned by Dennis give a more permanent finish and which is better?

    I see...
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    Or this?...

    Or this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plasti-Kote-Polyurethane-Clear-Satin-Varnish/dp/B000TRONAM
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    Thank you, Dennis! Would this be a good choice?...

    Thank you, Dennis!
    Would this be a good choice? http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/rust-oleum-polyurethane-gloss-spray-paint---clear---400ml-581400
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    Varnishing bronze

    Hello all,

    What product would you recommend to lacquer bronze pieces/metal clay in general?

    I want to put a dark patina on areas of a piece that are raised, and the darkwill rub off; I am...
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    To quench or not to quench...

    ...that is the question!

    I need to fire a piece made of Prometheus white bronze clay, it contains a Cubic Zirconia.

    I am aware that the stone is already set to dice with death in the kiln; is...
  6. Ok, thank you Caroline! I read on one...

    Ok, thank you Caroline!

    I read on one particular website that there is a bit of a conflict going on - the carbon that is used to reduce the oxygen around the piece to prevent oxidation has the...
  7. Thanks Dennis - though I did in fact do that, I...

    Thanks Dennis - though I did in fact do that, I forgot to mention it! The instructions said to heat at 565 for 5 mins and then quench; which I did...
  8. Sintering problem? (Prometheus White Bronze)

    Hello all,

    When fired, should white bronze be bendable? Obviously stiff and solid is a given, but should it snap at a weak area or bend?

    I fired a piece and, when putting some pressure on the...
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    Thank you, Dennis! That's extremely helpful X

    Thank you, Dennis!

    That's extremely helpful X
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    Greetings and copper conundrums...

    Hello everyone! :-)

    My name is Kat and I look forward to browsing the font of knowledge here!
    I've recently taken the plunge into this wonderful world and I have what is probably a "newbie"...
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