Guide - Oxidize brass

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Most of our brass products are polished, but otherwise untreated. This means the shiny surface will age naturally in contact with oxygen and moisture. Over time, it will take on a deeper tone with a matte finish. If you want to speed up the oxidation process, we recommend the egg method:

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Here you see the difference between a new candle holder and an older one that has oxidized.

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Boil one or two eggs (depending on the size of the object you want to oxidize). For the candlestick above, we will use two eggs. Once they are hard-boiled, peel the eggs while they are still warm and cut them into pieces.

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Place the eggs and the object in a plastic bag, then seal. Let oxidize for a couple of hours, then check the result.

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If you want a darker tone, simply repeat the process until you're satisfied!

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