The video shows the process of restoring an old hammer, as well as decorating it by etching in ferric chloride and copper plating. The hammer is decorated with brass fire. The process of copper plating of metal is shown step by step in the video.
Explanations for the video:
00:47 Alkyd, aerosol, white, matt primer.
01:06 I draw with a pencil.
01:32 I clean off the paint with a metal needle.
02:16 I paint in the places where the paint has worn off. I use nail polish.
02:31 Demineralized (distilled) water.
02:44 Copper sulfate.
03:00 Electrolyte for car batteries.
03:20 Soda ash solution.
03:31 Water.
03:48 Ferric chloride. Etching time 10 minutes.
04:17 Water.
04:27 Copper plating solution.
04:54 Water.
05:01 Acetone type solvent.
05:22 Metal burnishing liquid.
06:37 Oil-wax.
Thank you for your attention. I wish you a pleasant viewing.
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