Hi,
Thought I would share a product that has saved me immeasurable time and satisfied my need to have good looking stills. They are very thin Bosch Emory pads for finishing wood. They have a sponge interlayer which allows you to reach minor dents in the pipework and kettles. They last for ages and work a real treat.
Another tip I would like to share is that after cleaning you copper leave is for a couple of weeks without touching it. It develops a natural patina and you can then handle the copper without the fear of your hands tarnishing it.
Copper cleaning tip
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Copper cleaning tip
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There are similar sponges used to wash the dishes https://amzn.to/39wf3vI those sponges you showed I know them, I think they are too aggressive. If you want a nice patina of copper after cleaning your copper, pass a wet rag and dry it immediately, let it rest at the air.
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I’ve used a dry wall sanding pad with very similar results.
I’ve also used hot backset and a dish scrubber followed by a fresh water rinse. Air dried in the sun.
I’ve also used hot backset and a dish scrubber followed by a fresh water rinse. Air dried in the sun.
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Per a conversation I had with Mr. Jay Gibbs regarding white oak barrel staves: “…you gotta get it burning good.”
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Re: Copper cleaning tip
Nowhere near as aggressive as a dishwash sponge. This must be akin to around 600 to 800grit.Demy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:20 pm There are similar sponges used to wash the dishes https://amzn.to/39wf3vI those sponges you showed I know them, I think they are too aggressive. If you want a nice patina of copper after cleaning your copper, pass a wet rag and dry it immediately, let it rest at the air.
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Andrew_90 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 23, 2021 6:30 amNowhere near as aggressive as a dishwash sponge. This must be akin to around 600 to 800grit.Demy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:20 pm There are similar sponges used to wash the dishes https://amzn.to/39wf3vI those sponges you showed I know them, I think they are too aggressive. If you want a nice patina of copper after cleaning your copper, pass a wet rag and dry it immediately, let it rest at the air.