You can experiment with your own patinas on brass samples. Certainly not as easy as buying, but another tool in the noggin box.
The junctions of the rods into the wood look nice and clean, glad you are exploring all these options!
Re: the threads - yeah, that's what I was thinking. How could they possibly mess them up so badly?
I have already researched antiquing brass with salt and vinegar, and I may experiment with that. I'll see how the raw brass looks first before I decide whether to try that.
I'm pleased with how those Check Rings yield a finished look. Only $0.37 each, so money well spent.
Thanks, Petey. I don't invite delays, but this one caused me to re-think the lamp pipe options, and I'm happy I did. I'm very pleased with the results.
