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The Easiest Way to Age Brass at Home [Vinegar and Salt]

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Today I will show you the easiest way to age brass piece at home in a few simple steps. For this you will need: any vinegar, salt, mixing bowl, appropriate container with the lid and of course brass piece.
First thing what you need to do is to mix vinegar and salt. Depending on size of your brass piece you need to have solution just to cover the bottom of the container. We don't want to bath the item, just shallow solution on the bottom. Place the brass piece inside and close the container. Wait 6-12 hours or more. If you have a chance, shake the container from time to time (gently). Longer you wait, result will look more aged. But, keep in mind, too long and it will look overaged (not naturally).
After 6-12 hours, open your container and dry out brass item with paper towel. You will notice discoloration. Brass part in direct contact with the solution will look different, but don't worry. Leave it on air for next 6-12 horus and it will match in color after oxidation.
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0:04 Showing the brass condition
0:21 Showing items needed for this aging brass project
0:47 Removing the dirt from a brass item
1:05 Adding vinegar and salt in mixing bowl
1:29 Mixing the vinegar and salt
1:48 Filling the container with solution
2:05 Placing the brass item in container
2:29 Placing the container and waiting
2:35 Checking brass after 2 hours
2:44 Checking brass after 4 hours
2:49 Checking brass after 6 hours
3:00 Checking brass after 8 hours
3:05 Checking brass after overnight
3:15 Taking brass out of container
3:21 Drying brass out with paper towel
3:30 Showing the brass discoloration
3:39 Showing the brass after 2 and 4 hours out of the container
3:44 Showing the brass after overnight
3:47 Comparing before and after brass piece
4:11 Showing the result
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@FFD_Restorations 5 лет назад

Hi to you all! Here is a short video how to age brass items at home. Sorry for the short and simplified video, that is because I am on vacation for next three weeks. Videos will be uploaded as usual one per week. Cheers and great summer!!!

@shukhaaziz 4 года назад

I was actually looking the opposite, from darkened brass to shiny new looking, I saw a video same principle with salt and white vine vinegar but submerged for few hours, the paradox is same method works both ways? Can you please confirm? Thanks

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

Hi, it is not the same. In this video I have did the opposite ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NWIRWXNkqDI.html

@robertjwood7036 3 месяца назад

Hello, very good video. No loud music, no rambling audio. Good before and after shots.simple explained and very informative , well done !

@alanr6529 2 года назад

Informed thank you. The birdsong as a soundtrack was inspirational.

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

☺️👍

@gunnerdavidson7287 2 года назад

Thanks for the help man. I've been trying to patina copper for a while and you method worked the absolute best.

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

Nice, thanks for the feedback Gunner 👍

@jordyv.703 Год назад

Love those bird noises. Reminds me of my old home

@FFD_Restorations Год назад

😊👍

@klenny88 3 года назад

I've tried this on new, fresh brass and the whole thing went pink, but I didn't get the aged, browned look. Got some green verdigris from the salts but it just looks a bit weird with all the pink - any suggestions?

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

Indication of pink color tells me that you submerged the brass piece or it was too long inside of a container. It is important to keep the brass in saturated air with salt and moisture, not in the liquid. But don't worry. Just let it dry and it should change the color to darker one. As a plan B, you can sand down the brass with fine sand paper and do the process once again. But wait first and see what happens!

@anthonyz.4560 Год назад

I know this is an older post, but did you ever figure out the pink color? I just tried this and got the same thing, pink spots and a silvery pink color all over.

@jasminecommercemusic 6 месяцев назад

This made my brass basically totally pink.

@andyboa8107 4 года назад

Strangely I successfully used blend of salt, vinegar and lemon juice to do just opposite, brush off patina and make shiny, so I'm confused.

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

Hey Andy, that is very good point. I am glad you mentioned it! I will try to explain. Vinegar + salt are very strong salty acid and that mix will attack/corrode the surface of any metal, including brass. You have lemon juice as well and that gives even stronger acid. Anyway, the key difference between aging and polishing (yours and mine) is in time. I have waited many hours and that means that salty acid had quite a bit of time to corrode the brass surface, but in your case that took minutes and plus you had to physically rub the brass surface (I haven't touched mine). So, acid haven't had enough time to react with brass surface and aged it. Basically, you made a good mix of salty acid to attack surface dirt and remove all stains on the brass surface. Conclusion: key difference is in time (I waited over 12 hrs and you cleaned the brass in minutes) and you had to physically rub the brass surface and I don't. Hope this clarifies you confusion and helps you to experiment more and learn new stuff Andy! Warmest regards Boris 👋😄

@andyboa8107 4 года назад

@@FFD_Restorations OK, thx. What do you think of using ammonia for ageing?

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

@@andyboa8107 no worries 😊 I haven't tried yet, but I am curious how it will go. Definitely I will make a video on that subject 😆 Thanks again and have a great day ahead 👍

@Skeptigal1 4 года назад

Can you do this with the fixtures still on the furniture (using a brush to carefully apply it) or is the danger of harming the wood/finish too great?

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

Hi there, It would be best to remove them and hold fixtures in closed environment such as bag or plastic container! This will help to get tarnish evenly over the surface and it will look more natural. But in your case ( only if is not possible to remove fixtures for some reason) I suggest that you apply with a brush carefully on fixtures as you mentioned. Of course wooden surface around should be masked beforehand. You might have to apply several times in a couple of days. Apply in a way to get wet fixture surface, you don't want to drip solution all over the place. Don't rush and be patient! Also can be smart to start with a spot where is less visible. Then you can apply on the rest of the fixtures if you are happy with the result. Note that if the salty vinigar solution stays on the wooden surface for a while it will discolor the wood, but if you get any drops on wood, clean it immediately and you will be fine. Good luck and let me know how it went! Warmest regards Boris

@funnyyellowdog8833 2 года назад

Beautiful patina! It even developed some greenish stains. I will try that on a Zippo lighter, since fresh brass looks so pretentious. Looks like a foolproof method without any dangerous chemicals involved. Much appreciated!

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

Awesome, no worries! Thanks for the feedback and good luck 👍

@funnyyellowdog8833 2 года назад

@@FFD_Restorations The green stains (Copper-II acetate?) aren't much resilient towards abrasion; so they will only stick to decoration that's not manipulated much. But at least the brass became a few nuances darker, which makes the lighter look a decade older -- and not like a gold bar anymore. An easy and fool proof method!

@jobybeltran 4 месяца назад

Omg.....i just realized I can't READ directions. I bet this works really well tho.....

@cheliae8560 3 года назад

Thank you! Brilliant.

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

You are welcome, thanks for watching ☺️👍

@chriszablocki2460 Год назад

Does it easily clean with a wire brush or premantly damage or corrupt the integrity of the metal? And does it need to be sealed from oxygen for the process to work?

@FFD_Restorations Год назад

It cleans easily with a wire brush, uses a brass wire brush and it will not damage the surface. Container has to be closed to get consistent results.

@margretrj 3 года назад

Thank you. How would I do big candle holders? does it have to be in a closed glass container or is plastic ok or a plastic bag? Is it ok to wipe the solution on or doe it have to vapor?

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

You are very welcome ☺️ For bigger items you can use plastic bag for sure. Huge plastic container will work fine fine as well, but it needs a bit more solution to the bottom. In either case you need to cover the bottom with the solution. Good luck

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

I forgotten to write, container or bag needs to be closed in order to work properly...

@MrTenkara 4 года назад

Do you recommend a clear coat of some kind to protect the patina?

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

Hey Bob! You could do a clear coat if you like that, I personally like without it and don't recommend it. Patina will stay on brass and not wear of so easy. If the brass piece stays in a room with normal temperature and humidity, it will stop ageing process and stay on brass for a long time... Hope this answers your question!

@RestorationAustralia Год назад

Interesting, well done, I may try this.👍

@FFD_Restorations Год назад

Sounds good mate, thanks for watching ☺️

@kaitlinkidd08 4 года назад

Could you do this with a sponge as well rather a brush? Would rubbing with a microfiber towel work?

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

Might work, but you need to repeat the process multiple times. The brass needs time to oxidise with salt and vinegar in a ¨controlled¨ manner. If you can wrap the item in a sponge or a towel, then yes. Thanks for watching!

@user-dx6pt9oo6h 5 лет назад

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@FFD_Restorations 5 лет назад

Hi Roman 👋😊, I am great, thank you for asking. Very kind of you 😊. How are you my friend? Sure, you can send it! Thank you!

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@FFD_Restorations 5 лет назад

@@user-dx6pt9oo6h Sure, no problem. Contact me on inquiries@findfixdonate.com

@Illfsgoonyndndn 3 года назад

Will this affect stainless steel? I have a knife with brass end caps and a stainless blade but I only want to patina the end caps

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

Hey! It should not affect stainless steel. But just to be sure, try to mask the surface of stainless steel with a tape or similar... Good luck!

@Ms.MD7 Год назад

Can i just submerge in the vinegar/salt solution?

@FFD_Restorations Год назад

You can, but this method works better. By submerging it will be difficult to know how long it should be there for desired effect.

@emilioromero3555 11 месяцев назад

Hi how would you do that with a 15 inches brass statue.

@FFD_Restorations 9 месяцев назад

I would use bigger container or a bag. Liquid increase accordingly.

@shukhaaziz 4 года назад

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

No, not really! You have to polish it like I did in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NWIRWXNkqDI.html Take care

@Michael-if5tz 3 года назад

If I were to put my buck 110 in a bowl of this would it ruin the wood or anything?

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

Yes, this is only for pure brass without any other materials. If you put your knife, it will be ruined. Don't do that! Thanks for watching!

@ts6012 3 года назад

@@FFD_Restorations Short term exposure to vinegar and salt is not going to destroy his knife.

@namasayatantra 3 года назад

Will the vinegar and salt have any effect on electrical component such as digital camera?

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

I am not sure how much brass is in cameras, but definitely will ruined the camera to not work anymore!

@namasayatantra 3 года назад

@@FFD_Restorations well, i do have unused digital camera and just recently chipped the paint all over and it made out of brass. I plan not to submerged the camera but rather to hang it in a closed container with the liquid. Will the oxidation ruin the electrical component? Thanks for your prompt answer!

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

@@namasayatantra yes indeed. Don't do that, your camera will not survive. Why would you do that?

@Pines_Druid 4 года назад

Now. Does this actually make the brass weaker or is it purely aesthetic?

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

Hey 👋😃 The answer is no, does not make the brass weaker. It is based on aesthetic, but in some cases can become potentially weaker in long term if the brass pieces are really thin. Thanks for asking and watching 😉, I appreciate it 👍

@Pines_Druid 4 года назад

Alright cool. Thank’s for sharing, and answering back so timely. 👍🥃

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

No worries, you are very welcome! Cheers 👋😉

@tillmerit8431 Год назад

Ugh like 1% of us have a fancy glass container. Why not do a vid without it lol

@suzannecurry7756 2 года назад

hi can this be done on brass plated items?

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

Hello! I haven't tried, but I would not recommend since it is a thin layer of brass. It could damage the plating.

@suzannecurry7756 2 года назад

@@FFD_Restorations thankyou ..had a feeling you would say that, ive already done it to a mirror frame and wondered why it went green so quick (within about 2 hrs )then did the magnet test and discovered it wasnt real brass like advertised, i washed it off fast incase it went worse...im such an idiot😬

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

Sorry to hear that 😔 Could you return it, since it is not as advertised?

@outrageousalan7780 Год назад

Will this work on brass instruments?

@FFD_Restorations Год назад

It should work just fine on any brass surface. Just be careful if you are trying this for the very first time. I suggest that you do one test piece and then move on to actual brass instruments that you wanna do

@outrageousalan7780 Год назад

@@FFD_Restorations Thank you and much appreciated.

@FFD_Restorations Год назад

@@outrageousalan7780 of course

@angeladometita7744 3 года назад

hi! does this method work on stainless steel?

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

Hello Angela! I do not recommend on stainless steel. You will not get the same result, just a rusty piece.

@angeladometita7744 3 года назад

@@FFD_Restorations oh okay! Thanks

@ts6012 3 года назад

Are you confused by the word "stainless" ?

@jas20per Год назад

This is a very slow process, if you add Hydrogen Peroxide to the mix it works faster, Though the finest Brass ager that works almost instantly is to apply Ferric Nitrate.

@FFD_Restorations Год назад

👍

@karonfowler6101 2 года назад

I like before better than after - too rusty

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Karon

@TankersleyFX 2 года назад

I tried this with apple cider vinegar, and it did nothing.

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback. It sounds that you should wait a bit longer to see desired result. Also note after taking it out only after some time will show final result.

@TankersleyFX 2 года назад

@@FFD_Restorations I let it sit for about 3 days

@FFD_Restorations 2 года назад

Do you submerge brass piece in vinegar or only covers the bottom of closed container where the brass piece sits?

@grahamtpeterson Месяц назад

A timely comment I know, but it may be that the brass had a lacquer coating on it to keep it from deteriorating. The vinegar vapor needs direct contact with the metal, so any coating would need to be removed first.

@samuelanthonydcosta8622 4 года назад

Wow

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

😊👍

@mdrumt 4 года назад

Why hello Mr Black Bird

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

At the time I thought that was a good idea...

@hanskuijsten2380 4 года назад

You can play around with bleach, ammonia, vinegar and salt

@FFD_Restorations 4 года назад

@@hanskuijsten2380 😊👍

@sdvtracker718 4 года назад

You need to get a patina on brass in another way. There are many ways and they are widely represented on the Internet. Salt destroys metal objects. In the future, the appearance of a "bronze disease" is possible on this subject. translation from google translate

@FFD_Restorations 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!