Repair a small cast bell

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 05/08/2023 11:38:09:

Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 05/08/2023 10:43:20:
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I'd be very surprised to find the bell is made of Bronze […]

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So would I Dave … it was specifically declared to be cast iron

[ which is why I needed to withdraw my very first comment ]

The current problem is one of finding a way to convincingly colour the repaired item.

MichaelG.

Whoops. Either I'm going potty or the forum skipped a post. I won't put it to the vote!

Dave

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Simon0362 on 02/07/2023 21:18:40:

The photos show a small and delicately cast bell in cast iron which didn’t survive being dropped onto the tiled floor.
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As already admitted, Dave … I too missed it at first reading … but there it is ^^^

MichaelG.

[david bennett 8Participant @davidbennett8]

Simon, if you are having trouble experimenting with patinas, I would suggest you start with a black colour (liver of sulphur based ) followed by a green one ( ammonium chloride based ) This approach works on copper compounds. I have not tried it on cast iron

dave8

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