Stuff I use | April 12, 2019
Stuff I use: Renaissance waxThis is what I use to keep the iron handles of my pots and pans from rusting.
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Advice on caring for vintage copper
Stuff I use | April 12, 2019
Stuff I use: Renaissance waxThis is what I use to keep the iron handles of my pots and pans from rusting.
Retinning & restoration | April 8, 2019
Bad tinI had a bad experience with a retinning job, but I learned from it and I can help you avoid making the same mistakes I did.
Stuff I use | March 20, 2019
Stuff I use: Simichrome metal polishSimichrome makes copper look gorgeous, but it’s a task that I reserve for display copper that I don’t use very often.
Cleaning & maintenance | February 7, 2019
Cleaning carbonized gunkIf you’re going to own and use vintage tinned copper, you need to understand the value of baking soda in your cleaning arsenal.
Cleaning & maintenance | December 21, 2018
Removing polymerized oilsSometimes you get stuff on your copper that just won’t come off, and you have to get serious.
Retinning & restoration | December 4, 2018
A tale of character loved and lostCopper over years of use builds surface character; overly aggressive restoration can remove it.