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by Joshua M Gray
Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Intentionally Yellowing Silver
Replies: 17
Views: 15173

Re: Intentionally Yellowing Silver

Thanks for your insight, Pat! I am not familiar with 'silver stain' ... what is it? This is a mail-order job, so I am relying on what the customer tells me they see. The yellowing is apparently very faint and more noticeable when placed next to a new commercial mirror or when brought outside into th...
by Joshua M Gray
Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Intentionally Yellowing Silver
Replies: 17
Views: 15173

Re: Intentionally Yellowing Silver

I'm also looking into tinting the glass with paint (Pebeo Vitrail) rather than messing with the silver. I think this may be the best solution. The paint is waterproof and can be silvered over as usual.
by Joshua M Gray
Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Intentionally Yellowing Silver
Replies: 17
Views: 15173

Intentionally Yellowing Silver

I am wondering if there is a way to intentionally yellow chemical silver. I have a client who has an old gambling wheel that needs a replacement panel. The original panels have yellowed somewhat and they want the new one to match as close as possible. From what I gather, yellowing is the first step ...