Sandblasting a Sword?

Jeff D · 20th September 2009, 04:49 PM

Thanks Kronckew,

I used 30-60 crushed glass on the square above, and I think it is too aggressive to use on a sword. I will experiment with the glass beads next. In this thread ( http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=sandblasting ) it was suggested to use coal slag 'black beauty', wouldn't that be more aggressive than crushed glass? Has any one used it?

Atlantia, the appearance is very similar to a vinegar etch, with a flat dull grey appearance to the metal. I think that is more a result on the oxidation below the original rust in this case? You are also right that the result took only a few seconds and is actually more controllable than a vinegar etch.

Thanks
Jeff

20th September 2009, 04:49 PM	#4
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Thanks Kronckew, I used 30-60 crushed glass on the square above, and I think it is too aggressive to use on a sword. I will experiment with the glass beads next. In this thread ( http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=sandblasting ) it was suggested to use coal slag 'black beauty', wouldn't that be more aggressive than crushed glass? Has any one used it? Atlantia, the appearance is very similar to a vinegar etch, with a flat dull grey appearance to the metal. I think that is more a result on the oxidation below the original rust in this case? You are also right that the result took only a few seconds and is actually more controllable than a vinegar etch. Thanks Jeff