Brass half rounds and blacking

[Flinch Morningwood]

I am looking for some real brass (as opposed to brass plated) 1/2" round studs for a shotgun belt I am doing...does anyone know of a source?

Also, what do you use to blacken brass?

I ask because the fella wants a black belt with blackened brass studs...I seems to remember some folks talking about this a while back....

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Howdy Pard

                    Try this   www.sciencecompany.com/patinas/patinaformulas.htm

                      also for solid brass spots go to www.hansons.net  click on spots and go to the second page      

                                             Ten Wolves

[outrider]

All:

Weaver sells solid brass spots

[Major 2]

Burchwood Casey makes a product called BRASS BLACK

http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/index.html


Fast-acting liquid used by gunsmiths and industry to blacken or antique brass, copper and bronze parts. Easy to apply with no dimensional change. Often used to mark cartridge cases to identify loads. Excellent for blackening name plates, plaques, castings, sculptures and other home, workshop and hobby uses. Color varies depending on alloy and can be highlighted if desired.

Product # Description Price Order
74000 -M24 ANTIQUE BLACK (BRASS BLACK) - 128 oz (Brush-On Gallon)  $116.60   
15225 -BB2 Brass Black Metal Touch-up - 3 oz  $8.50