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Taliwhacker Patina

RobStanley

RobStanley

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My Taliwhacker was too shiny so I thought it time to put a patina on it.

Let's give good old mustard a go...

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Hmmmm. Not bad. But I don't think it really, wait for it.... cut the mustard.

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Let's give some balsamic vinegar a crack at it...

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NOW WE'RE TALKIN'!!! The paper towel left an awesome pattern!!! Love it!

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I don't get it! Whenever I try to force a patina with vinegar or mustard I get an ugly yellow hue. That looks great!
 
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