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Battara · 2nd May 2017, 10:53 PM

If the top part was polished bright and then you give it a light etch, it would indeed not darken as much as the bottom part.

The idea that there is differential heat treatment is possible, but I think less likely.

Great piece in any case!

2nd May 2017, 10:53 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	If the top part was polished bright and then you give it a light etch, it would indeed not darken as much as the bottom part. The idea that there is differential heat treatment is possible, but I think less likely. Great piece in any case!