Types of Stainless Steel

Types of Stainless Steel

When people use the words “stainless steel,” they often use it as an “umbrella” term, however, there are many kinds of stainless steel with a multitude of uses. Stainless steel is an alloy that is created by combining a variety of different base metals to produce a new alloy. Like with other alloys, the final…

Name a Type of Metal

How Do You Patina Metal?

Patina is a general term that refers to the appearance of age or usage. It can apply to metal, clothing, furniture and more.  In metalworking it particularly refers to a chemical process that is caused by exposing metals to the elements. 1. Gather Your Patinating Essentials Usually you can find most of these ingredients and…

Name a Type of Metal

How to Patina Metal

Patina is a general term that refers to the appearance of age or usage. It can apply to metal, clothing, furniture and more.  In metalworking it particularly refers to a chemical process that is caused by exposing metals to the elements. 1. Gather Your Patinating Essentials Usually you can find most of these ingredients and…