I have these metal leaf-shaped pieces, and I want them to rust. I've been soaking them in water for about a week, but it's not helping much. Is there anything else I can do to speed up the process, or are there any products that will actually make metal rust?
2006-09-20 19:45:16 · 9 answers · asked by princess_bing2002 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
use vinegar or another weak acid. salt water works too
2006-09-20 19:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to alternate cycles of wet and dry, not just soak them in water. Part of what the metal needs to rust is free oxygen, which is much more plentiful in the open air then trying to extract it out of the water.
Try setting your pieces up on some saw horses and sprinkle them with water once or twice a day.
2006-09-21 07:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of metal is it? Gold, Silver, Nickel, Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Galvanized/Zinc plated alloys, Tin, Lead and Copper all have different corrosion properties.
If they are steel or iron, then you can scuff them up a little with fine sandpaper or steel wool and leave them in the rain. Salt helps, but if you use artificially colored products the color may stick to the metal also.
2006-09-21 05:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 09:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it bare metal or does it have some sort of protective coating? Bare metal +moisture+oxygen=rust.
2006-09-21 02:48:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover them with salsa. The acid in the salsa will speed up the process.
2006-09-21 04:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're near the coast just dip 'em in sea water and leave them overnight. You won't recognize them by the third day.
2006-09-20 20:33:36 · answer #7 · answered by brian s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sray them with salt water the should rust up
2006-09-21 02:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chlorine in a open container, and just place the leaves above the container..but plenty of ventilation....rinse of when done
2006-09-21 00:51:17 · answer #9 · answered by shreck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋