How To Clean Iron Artifacts
After the final electrolysis session is completed switch the power off pull the artifact out of the electrolytic solution and treat the artifact following the steps 1 through 3 on page 25.
How to clean iron artifacts. If you choose to attempt cleaning your iron artifacts and you are sure of the surface appearance you wish to achieve some of the following suggestions may help. Bare surfaces of iron oxidize rapidly. Care of iron must therefore take into account the care of associated materials. The natural tendency of iron to rust sometimes rapidly means that close monitoring and consistent care are very important in the preservation of iron artifacts. Vacuum clean all stable artifacts regularly using the nozzle attachment with a brush.
If you choose to attempt cleaning your iron artifacts and you are sure of the surface appearance you wish to achieve some of the following suggestions may help. Then the briwax is applied in a thin layer with a clean cloth covering the artifact completely. Cleaning stable or painted surfaces should be kept dust free. Vacuum clean all stable artifacts regularly using the nozzle attachment with a brush. After electrolysis cleaning of derusted iron relics.
Rinsing and wire brushing page 27 what is black coating and how to clean it off page 27 6. 25 derusting second half of artifact p. After electrolysis cleaning of iron relics. Cleaning rust off anodes page 24 treating relic s first derusted half p. 1 rinsing and wire brushing.
Cleaning stable or painted surfaces should be kept dust free. Before applying the briwax first heat the artifact with a hair dryer or infra red lamp until the relic is very warm but not too hot. That is a layer of corrosion or rust is formed. Rinsing and wire brushing what is black coating and how to clean it off.