Thank you so much Cathy have been looking how to rust tins for eco marking on plants wrapped around tin, happy I found your post with the other goodies to do paper, etc. bless you, and wishing you such a happy day.😊
Thank you for this, Kathy! I’ve been rusting paper and cloth for a little while, and just thought I’d share that after rinsing my new rusted papers and cloth and threads, I like to give them a little soak in baking soda water just to neutralize the rust process, since we don’t know what’s going to become of our new treasures in 5 or 10 years down the road. Do you think this is a good idea or totally unnecessary? I appreciate your input. I decided to try this when I saw some other artists doing the same thing with salt, but salt will help to create rust, so I thought baking soda - but that’s actually called ‘sodium bicarbonate’ so I don’t know -- I’m not a scientist, well, not officially 😂
Hi Sue, Baking soda is alkaline and can help neutralize the acid of the vinegar by raising the pH. Is it really necessary? I honestly don't know but it can't hurt. Even with a soak in water and baking soda would they be considered archival? - I doubt it. I haven't had any rusted paper around for more than 4-5 years so I couldn't say what they will be like beyond that. If I were creating fine art pieces from my rusted paper it might be a concern if I were selling them. Hope this helps.
I've never tried it but I'm not sure it can be completely removed. If you search for how to remove rust stains from clothing you'll get all kinds of recipes containing ingredients such as baking soda, cream of tartar, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar etc.
Thank You Ardice. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, Can you use the tart tins to wrap fabric around to rust? If they are rusty yes, it will work. You can use any metal that is already rusty.
OK got it now : ) It should work unless the tin is an alloy metal that is made specifically not to rust. All you can do is give it a try. Between soaks (maybe alternate salt and vinegar) I would leave it out exposed to the air for a bit as it needs oxygen to oxidize. Let me know how it works out.
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You're welcome Evelyn, I hope you found it helpful.
Thank you so much Cathy have been looking how to rust tins for eco marking on plants wrapped around tin, happy I found your post with the other goodies to do paper, etc. bless you, and wishing you such a happy day.😊
Hi Maria, I use them for eco-printing as well : ) So glad you found this helpful!
Just stumbled across your channel! I love this. ❤
Yay! Thank you Michele : )
Really great information!!
Thank you! Glad you found that it was helpful.
Thank you for this, Kathy! I’ve been rusting paper and cloth for a little while, and just thought I’d share that after rinsing my new rusted papers and cloth and threads, I like to give them a little soak in baking soda water just to neutralize the rust process, since we don’t know what’s going to become of our new treasures in 5 or 10 years down the road. Do you think this is a good idea or totally unnecessary? I appreciate your input. I decided to try this when I saw some other artists doing the same thing with salt, but salt will help to create rust, so I thought baking soda - but that’s actually called ‘sodium bicarbonate’ so I don’t know -- I’m not a scientist, well, not officially 😂
Hi Sue, Baking soda is alkaline and can help neutralize the acid of the vinegar by raising the pH. Is it really necessary? I honestly don't know but it can't hurt. Even with a soak in water and baking soda would they be considered archival? - I doubt it. I haven't had any rusted paper around for more than 4-5 years so I couldn't say what they will be like beyond that. If I were creating fine art pieces from my rusted paper it might be a concern if I were selling them. Hope this helps.
Is there any solution to lift the rust out in places you wanted?
I've never tried it but I'm not sure it can be completely removed. If you search for how to remove rust stains from clothing you'll get all kinds of recipes containing ingredients such as baking soda, cream of tartar, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar etc.
How do you get full circles on a scarf please?
The full circle prints are from washers or the tops of the tin cans.
Loving the rusted thread and fabric:) I have some new tart tins , will this work on them?
Thank You Ardice. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, Can you use the tart tins to wrap fabric around to rust? If they are rusty yes, it will work. You can use any metal that is already rusty.
@@KathyJohnsonArt actually I just want to rust the tins. I really don't want to sand them will salt vinegar soak work?
OK got it now : ) It should work unless the tin is an alloy metal that is made specifically not to rust. All you can do is give it a try. Between soaks (maybe alternate salt and vinegar) I would leave it out exposed to the air for a bit as it needs oxygen to oxidize. Let me know how it works out.
@@KathyJohnsonArt thank you