![]() You will need the following safety items: Posts about useful variations on the method are always welcome. I'm guessing that there are more than a few instructables members who have a similar desire to prematurely age some iron/steel artifact, so I encourage people to post pictures of their resuls in the comments and add tips on how they did it so we can all learn. I found out the basic information for doing this at the very cool ArtMetal forum. ![]() Judging by the number of posts on forums asking how to do this, I see I am not the only one who wants to actually promote, rather than prevent, rust on iron and steel objects. I like the results so much, and there is so little practical information on the subject that is accessible to the general public, I thought I'd share this simple method with the instructables community. I got spectacular results which have not only withstood the wind and rain of the southwest but have actually improved with the help of mother nature. ![]() However I finally did find a simple safe method, using on-hand household chemicals, buried deep within a thread on the subject at a metalworking forum. I searched the net and found mostly dangerous methods to induce rust on steel using highly caustic or acidic chemical solutions. Seeing it was taking so long, I decided to take things into my own hands and, ah, "help" mother nature along and accelerate the process. I wanted it to have a nice rust patina that looked like it had been hanging on the eaves of a lobster shack, at the end of a pier, for many a year, being splashed and buffeted by nor'easters and sudden gales. Well, the unpainted inside did rust completely after about a year, but the outside only rusted slightly, near the bottom, even after exposure to the sun, rain, and snow of the northeast for eight years. It came painted black on the outside and was supposed to develop this rich rust patina naturally over time. It is made of COR-TEN steel which is designed to rust on the surface to create a protective barrier against further rusting. It has the haunting melancholy sound of a bell buoy at sea being tossed by wind and waves. I've had this Maine 'buoy bell' wind chime for about eight years now. Take a look at the different options above and choose your size, or browse our other metal pots in our contemporary range.This instructable will show you a fast, safe method, using common household chemicals that you probably already have, to produce a rich rust patina on iron and steel to give it a weathered, aged appearance. The square Andes design is a great choice for commercial spaces, whilst the round design of the Cado, Celso and Atlas products are suitable for potted plants in your garden. This provides long lasting protection against corrosion when placed outdoors. This natural weathering will take about 4-5 months to develop and the Steel will change into a beautiful shade of orange brown. Made from a durable steel alloy, each mental planter will naturally weather once outdoors and develop a protective layer of rust. Our Corten & Patina Steel planters are extremely long lasting and will bring a stunning look to your outdoor garden display. Our Corten Steel products are listed below Patina Steel products, so just scroll down the page to explore your options.įor more info on these materials & their differences, please read the following PDF: Please note: Patina Steel & Corten Steel are different materials. CLICK HERE to view our Fibreglass version and simply select Corten Steel as your Finish Type & Colour!! Corten Steel Finish on Fibreglass Info TRADE PRICES AVAILABLE Click the PDF below for more info on our Fibreglass version. We are now able to offer this incredible finish to our Fibreglass version of this planter!! All the benefits with non of the draw backs. Delivery - Free UK Mainland Delivery (Kerbside only)Ĭall our sales team today on 024 7746 4872 for advice on this product.Application - Ideal for both residential use & commercial use.Be-spoke - We can supply our Corten steel planters in be-spoke shapes and sizes.Hidden Feet - Hidden 15mm feet give the impression the planter is floating just up off the floor & aids drainage.Once weathered into in to its infamous orange brown colour, this thin layer of oxidation protects the steel from any further corrosion. Highly corrosion resistant - Corten steel resists all weather conditions without maintenance.5 Year manufacturers Warranty - Giving you piece of mind.
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