17thC relic Rapier saved?

Dmitry · 10th August 2010, 05:08 PM

Did you finish your conservation?
Perhaps we can see the results?

Dmitry · 10th August 2010, 06:20 PM

Also, I've searched 'tannin' and couldn't find any pharmacy products. Would anyone care to elaborate on it?

fernando · 10th August 2010, 06:37 PM

Search for "Tannic acid".
Contained in red whine, coffe, tea, spinach, etc
The formula is C76H52O46.
The other day, a museum restorer also adviced this stuff.
It is found, over here, in traditional drug stores.
Certainly acquirable in the Internet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannic_acid

Dmitry · 10th August 2010, 06:43 PM

Thank you. I know what a tannic acid is. I was hoping it was available as a commercial product.The easiest way for me to obtain it is probably to brew some strong tea. Perhaps that's what I should do, and try it on an iron nail.

Dmitry · 10th August 2010, 06:49 PM

Found this -
http://www.homebrewit.com/aisle/p/6300B

fernando · 10th August 2010, 06:52 PM

Good that you found it.
I was already thinking of how to get some, over here, and send it to you.

Dmitry · 10th August 2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Good that you found it.
I was already thinking of how to get some, over here, and send it to you.

Thanks! I'm thinking some strong-brewed tea would have the same effect. Will try it tonight on a musket barrel bracket that I f..ed up by over-cleaning it badly.
Will take some photos 'before and after'.

10th August 2010, 05:08 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Did you finish your conservation? Perhaps we can see the results?

10th August 2010, 06:20 PM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Also, I've searched 'tannin' and couldn't find any pharmacy products. Would anyone care to elaborate on it?

10th August 2010, 06:37 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Search for "Tannic acid". Contained in red whine, coffe, tea, spinach, etc The formula is C76H52O46. The other day, a museum restorer also adviced this stuff. It is found, over here, in traditional drug stores. Certainly acquirable in the Internet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannic_acid

10th August 2010, 06:43 PM	#4
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Thank you. I know what a tannic acid is. I was hoping it was available as a commercial product.The easiest way for me to obtain it is probably to brew some strong tea. Perhaps that's what I should do, and try it on an iron nail.

10th August 2010, 06:49 PM	#5
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Found this - http://www.homebrewit.com/aisle/p/6300B

10th August 2010, 06:52 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Good that you found it. I was already thinking of how to get some, over here, and send it to you.