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Monday, 12 April 2010

This is the latest gate ready for the final coat of paint, British racing green.

My top tips for looking after your ironwork

If you have ironwork in your home that is just bare metal and unpainted here are a few tips to keep it looking in top condition.
1: Remove any residue such as wax by using a white spirit.
2: Dry off and use a very fine grade of wet and dry sandpaper to lightly rub the suface of the steel. This has the added effect of bringing out the high spots made by the hammer or press tools to get a lovely contrasting quality on the surface.
3: Give the artefact a rub down with a clean rag to remove any dust.
4: The next step is to seal the surface with a wax. I never use beeswax as i have found this to be very sticky and tends to attract dust and make the surface go black, removing highlights and details that may be in your artefact.
For the best waxes i use Renaissance wax which can be purchased from either www.picreator.co.uk or www.renaissancewax.co.uk
5: Rub a small amount of wax onto a dry rag, remember a little goes a long way! Allow to dry and then give a light buff creating a fantastic surface patina.
6: Every 3-4 months give your ironwork another light coating of wax to nourish the steel and keep it in perfect condition.

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Monday, 12 April 2010

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