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Old 2017-09-24, 12:43pm
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Default Oily film on brass stampings

Hey, guys...

I got some nice stampings from Metalliferous in NYC to use as a base for epoxy clay/glass, and they have a very slight oily surface.

Does anybody have a recommendation for removing it? It's still a bit slick after soap & water.

thanks!
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Old 2017-09-24, 1:13pm
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Did you use 'Dawn'? That's been my go to for any oily/greasy substances.
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Old 2017-09-24, 2:04pm
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Just guessing, but maybe some water with sudsy ammonia in it?
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Old 2017-09-25, 1:00pm
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Do you know that it is 100% good quality brass like what glass imprint tools are made from? Maybe passing it through the flame a few times would take care of it (with good ventilation of course!)
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Thanks, guys - I'll get some Dawn, and *DEFINITELY* try the flame pass-thru. Worstcase, it'll give me some cool colors on the brass.

I'll let you know how these work!
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