Straw darkening

Heinz · 07-19-2005, 09:11 PM

IF the question is "Can straw be faked?" The answer is "You Betcha" The technique is extremely simple and much easier than even dip bluing. IF doe wrong an a piece like the trigger it can come out one sided.

If the straw looks strange, there is probably a reason you feel that way.

Ed describes two very legitimate conditions, faded to light, and a darkened "patina" Either would be proper depending on how the rest of the pistol looked. The straw condition should match the condition of the blue and the grips.

07-19-2005, 09:11 PM	#6
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 411 Times in 180 Posts	IF the question is "Can straw be faked?" The answer is "You Betcha" The technique is extremely simple and much easier than even dip bluing. IF doe wrong an a piece like the trigger it can come out one sided. If the straw looks strange, there is probably a reason you feel that way. Ed describes two very legitimate conditions, faded to light, and a darkened "patina" Either would be proper depending on how the rest of the pistol looked. The straw condition should match the condition of the blue and the grips.