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It's all about that Brass!

7/11/2015

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If you have been following along, and I hope you have, you probably noticed that I love all things colorful, shiny and sparkly!  This month at the Alameda Antique Faire I was drawn to a certain metallic...can you guess which one?  Metallics are very versatile, they can create an entire glamorous setting or enhance a more subtle look.  After a fun day wandering the market I brought some amazing brass treasures home and began to polish them back to the original shiny state. 
Photos are before being polished.
Vintage Brass Owl
Vintage Brass Antelope, Deer, Gazelle
Vintage Brass Flower bookends
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After polishing brass some copper may rise to the surface resulting in pink spots.  I am currently experimenting with a mixture of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide which is supposed to transform any brass piece back to its fabulous metallic state! I'll keep everyone posted as to the results!
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Trying to be environmentally friendly and avoid the chemical cleaners I made a paste from 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup white vinegar and added white flour until a paste was formed.  I then painted the paste onto the brass items let is sit for a few minutes, rubbed it in with a cloth, washed them off with water and then one final polish with a clean and dry cloth.  
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