Most of our brass products are polished, but otherwise untreated. This means the shiny surface will age naturally in contact with oxygen and moisture. Over time, it will take on a deeper tone with a matte finish. If you want to speed up the oxidation process, we recommend the egg method:
- Boil one or two eggs (depending on the size of the object you want to oxidize). For the candlestick above, we will use two eggs.
- Once they are hard-boiled, peel the eggs while they are still warm and cut them into pieces.
- Place the eggs and the object in a plastic bag, then seal. Let oxidize for a couple of hours, then check the result.
If you want a darker tone, simply repeat the process until you're satisfied!
