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lusters: why not make your own

updated fri 16 nov 07

 

Ivor and Olive Lewis on wed 14 nov 07


Dear John Rodgers,

For the capital outlay in protective gear would it really be worth it? =
Anyway, hot conc nitric is such a strong oxidising agent it will destroy =
most organic based protection.

Even Greg Daly's method for base metal lustres produces noxious fumes so =
protection is needed for eyes and respiration.

I always thought the commercial product, which is consistently high in =
quality, was well priced for the mileage I get from a vial. Friend of =
mine used to get Liquid Bright Gold in 100 gram lots. Great discount.=20

All the best,

Ivor