Blackened hot rolled steel

[Rykol]

This is what Forme Industrious appears to use in his treasure chest video.....

Birchwood Technologies Patina-Presto Black for Iron & Steel

Presto Black PC9 Birchwood Technologies Patina is for iron and steel. Protect the surface with Ever Clear or Clear Guard sealer.

www.archirondesign.com

I think cooper cladding the chase might look better than steel on your fireplace...... maybe?

Funny I’ve had several people say the same thing. Even one that was a professional interior designer.
Truth is I just took down the copper. It didn’t work for me. As much as it was what worked for most others.

 

[Rykol]

Here it is. Use the watch on YouTube feature

I’ll try searching for it. The link says the the video is unavailable. Thanks Tom O

 

[YYCHM]

I’ll try searching for it. The link says the the video is unavailable. Thanks Tom O

It's there.... You don't have to search, click the view on YouTube link in Tom's post.

 

[Rykol]

It's there.... You don't have to search, click the view on YouTube link in Tom's post.

Gotcha. I have a habit of reading headlines….

 

[PeterT]

Yes, I've tried wax on top of blackening. I have a few different kinds because I mess around with composites molds & such. It provides a similar seal & luster, but it doesn't stand up as well under oils, cutting fluids, solvents etc. For my machining parts I find WD40 works as well as anything. Who knows what's actually in the secret sauce, but light oil & carrier solvent - it penetrates the black oxide layer & kind of stays put enough over time. None of these cold treatments are rough & tumble finishes. You can see metal start to peak through on corners or wear areas or if you scratch it. But for some kinds of tooling or jigs you don't want any thickness like paint, so it has a purpose. I'm not really into the heated bath blueing like gun parts, which is a tougher finish I think,