Just for fun.

danny1976 · 22nd May 2011, 12:03 PM

One of the things i enjoy the most in collecting keris is trying to bring blade,s back in a reasonable condition .

Yesterday i did take some picture,s during staining some blade,s and thought it might be fun to show them here on the forum .
Of course comment and tips are very welcome , because i.m still learning and trying what will give the best results .

The method i used was the ''soaking '' method in realgar with lime .
i also use sometimes the brush method but the soaking is more easy to do more
blades in one time .

Photo 1 : my luxury washing tube

The blade are drying after cleaning
with detergent and lime .

Photo 2 : Drying and heating up after the first soak .

Photo 3/4 The pattern is coming up .

Photo 5 : Finished the soak and drying in the sun before oiling .

Result in the next post .

22nd May 2011, 12:03 PM	#1
danny1976 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 245	Just for fun. One of the things i enjoy the most in collecting keris is trying to bring blade,s back in a reasonable condition . Yesterday i did take some picture,s during staining some blade,s and thought it might be fun to show them here on the forum . Of course comment and tips are very welcome , because i.m still learning and trying what will give the best results . The method i used was the ''soaking '' method in realgar with lime . i also use sometimes the brush method but the soaking is more easy to do more blades in one time . Photo 1 : my luxury washing tube The blade are drying after cleaning with detergent and lime . Photo 2 : Drying and heating up after the first soak . Photo 3/4 The pattern is coming up . Photo 5 : Finished the soak and drying in the sun before oiling . Result in the next post . Attached Images Last edited by danny1976; 22nd May 2011 at 12:15 PM.