Just a quick video where I go over my cold blueing process. I'm generally pretty happy with my results and since I had some parts from my upcoming video to blue, I thoguht we'd run it down together.
If you're unfamiliar, you should check out clickspring's hot blueing. Honestly, his channel is a rabbit hole of amazing work. czcams.com/video/NhjiIPohUyw/video.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
Another cheap cold bluing agent is Selsun blue or Head & Shoulders shampoo. Both contain selenium which is the active ingredient, hence the prefix "sel." Also, you can improve the surface quality by heating it up and then dropping it in a container of linseed oil. I
Thank you for your succinct tutorial, very helpful! I've never been successful in my attempts to blue. Now I know; it's not paint.
If you're unfamiliar, you should check out clickspring's hot blueing. Honestly, his channel is a rabbit hole of amazing work.
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@@makerunderground yes! Their work is surreal, all around.
Another cheap cold bluing agent is Selsun blue or Head & Shoulders shampoo. Both contain selenium which is the active ingredient, hence the prefix "sel." Also, you can improve the surface quality by heating it up and then dropping it in a container of linseed oil. I
Interesting. I'll have to check that out next time.
Sorry did i miss the name of the Blueing compound???
Birchwood Casey Fast-Acting Long-Lasting Extra Strength Super Blue Liquid Gun Blue for Steel, Touch-Up & Complete Reblue, 32 Ounce a.co/d/3Uk4Gul