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#853   2014-12-18 20:38          
I'm unfamiliar with those techniques, but I typically just rub bees wax on the metal while it is still really hot(sometimes it catches fire). That tends to give me a nice 'sooty' black finish. I've had a bottle opener with that finish for a couple years now and it still looks the same. I believe you can do the same thing with oil. I'm not sure how it compares to they patinas you are referencing, but maybe worth a try if you haven't.
"Get 'em while they're hot!"
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