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Help with accelerated rusting of steel/iron
I am making some crosses (religious) for interior decoration to hang on walls. They are made from mild steel 1/2" square tubing with cast iron decorative ends. I have seen these in stores and they are rusted to make them look old. Is there a quick way to rust this metal, maybe through the application of a chemical(s), rather than just leaving them outside for several months/years.
Larry Reilly- Rockwall, Texas
2003
Chlorine, like used in pools, or use vinegar ⇦in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , or salt water . . .
Dean Kelly- Missouri
2007
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