For enthusiasts of early banjo
Applying "Rusty Water"
I decided on "rusty water" - vinegar, water (roughly 50/50) with rusty bits of metal and torn-up steel wool. I've had this mixed up for a few weeks and did some tests on scrap pieces prior to this. After this may be a second treatment of rusty water, then linseed oil, a little dry time, then multiple applications of shellac and a final polish with olive oil and rotten stone, ending it all with a light coat of wax. That's the plan anyhow.
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Albums: My Banjo
Location: Ladenberg PA
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Comment by Matthew Mickletz on October 9, 2012 at 9:48pm
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Hmmmm, let me think. I believe I saw it mentioned in an old post on here somewhere. Searched for "finishes" or "traditional finishes" or something like that. Not sure of its origins but it is an old way to be sure. Might have been Terry Bell who mentioned it then I googled it to find out a bit more. I do recall that it is/was used in the process of "ebonizing" (darkening) certain types of wood.
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Comment by Roberta Perkins on October 10, 2012 at 7:30am
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Thanks, Matt: The finish on your banjo is beautiful...
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