A little background I got to know from the huckster just around the corner in his shop: the top-of-the-range candlesticks and other types of sculptures were made out of silver. Obviously, only the wealthiest could afford that type of luxury.
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| Antique candlesticks made out of silver - privilege of the few |
The next available level was represented by the candle sticks made out of bronze. These were somewhat more affordable, still, could not be bought so widespread and easily.
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| Bronze |
The least expensive option were the sticks/sculptures made of zinc alloy. These are very similar in apperance to the their bronze "brothers". Actually, in my eyes, they look identical.
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| This is already mine - vintage candlestick from the 1920's, 1930's |
BUT ONLY AFTER you apply this really easy treatment!!
Follow these steps:
1. Clean your vintage candlestick or sculpture with a wet rug. You can add some mild cleaning product, not really necessary in my experience
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| After modest cleaning - wiping off the dust basically |
2. Apply to a rug some baby oil, e.g. Johnson's or DM's one and wipe the candlestick with it. In case of the small 3D details, I just poured the oil onto the thing, and let gravity and the fluid do the job. Remember, we do all this to get that nice and modest satin shine.
3. Wipe off the obsolete amount!
That's it!
And finally in their "natural" environment, A.K.A. my place:
I used the same method on my copper First World War empty shells, they got the same nice satin finish:
That's it!
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| What a difference! |
And finally in their "natural" environment, A.K.A. my place:
I used the same method on my copper First World War empty shells, they got the same nice satin finish:
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| 80 mm First World War shells... |
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| ...used by the Feldkanone M 05 |
Check back on the weekend to see another DIY post about creating a vintage nightstand, and visiting a vintage market!
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