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Paladinpainter · 05-02-2010, 09:07 AM

Hey Ollie~
I've been struggling with the same issues all winter and I've stumbled onto some encouraging results.

I use a clear vinyl "greenhouse". I think it is used to starting seedlings indoors. I use a steam humidifier, turning it on/off as required. When the vinyl steams up, I turn it off; let it sit until they clear and then back on again. It takes me about 3 hours to get a good coating of red fuzz at 65 +/- degrees.

I was about to start mixing my own bluing agents because, like you, I you I wanted a bluer tone. By chance, I looked at the components of some Aquafortis I had: water, nitric acid, and hydrochloric acid....classic bluing solution. This stuff is very aggressive and I'm diluting it with water. ( It will still ruin your manicure.)

In my eyes, the results have more deep blue tones. Keep experimenting and let me know what happens.

05-02-2010, 09:07 AM	#2
Paladinpainter User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 15 Posts	Some good luck Hey Ollie~ I've been struggling with the same issues all winter and I've stumbled onto some encouraging results. I use a clear vinyl "greenhouse". I think it is used to starting seedlings indoors. I use a steam humidifier, turning it on/off as required. When the vinyl steams up, I turn it off; let it sit until they clear and then back on again. It takes me about 3 hours to get a good coating of red fuzz at 65 +/- degrees. I was about to start mixing my own bluing agents because, like you, I you I wanted a bluer tone. By chance, I looked at the components of some Aquafortis I had: water, nitric acid, and hydrochloric acid....classic bluing solution. This stuff is very aggressive and I'm diluting it with water. ( It will still ruin your manicure.) In my eyes, the results have more deep blue tones. Keep experimenting and let me know what happens.