I like patinas now

[Runthemall]

I did my first forced patina today and I like the way it turned out. This is 15 minutes soaked in a 50/50 vinagar-water mixture followed by 15 minutes of blotched yellow mustard. This is a junk O1 blade that I used for practice. I'm wondering if I should blue it?

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[NickBoyle]

If it's just a practice blade why not!?! May as well then you'll know what it looks like. Make sure to write down what type of bluing, how it was applied and how long you left it on the blade. Then you'll remember what does what.