Adsibob Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 We are getting a staircase with steel spindles. We were going to go with powder coated stainless steel spindles, but it's cheaper to get bright steel spindles and then finish them with a blacksmith's paste or wax to give them a nice patina, and as it's all internal, the blacksmith's paste will be sufficient protection. This Youtube video suggests making one's own: 1 part bees wax, 1 part turpentine, 1/2 part linseed oil but I would prefer something ready made. Has anyone got any experience with a blacksmith's wax, and can you recommend a brand that gives a nice oiled or rubbed look? @Simon R you mentioned in one thread that your daughter is a blacksmith. Perhaps she would know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon R Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Adsibob said: Has anyone got any experience with a blacksmith's wax, and can you recommend a brand that gives a nice oiled or rubbed look? @Simon R you mentioned in one thread that your daughter is a blacksmith. Perhaps she would know? Helen is bound to know, I'll ask here and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon R Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Renaissance Wax should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Simon R said: Renaissance Wax should do the trick. Excellent, many thanks @Simon R and Helen! Edited March 31, 2021 by Adsibob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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