05-02-2007, 09:55 PM
I've yet to do it, but apparently cold enamel (black) can be a good imitation of niello if steamed during its curing process, by turning it to a matt finish. There's a thread on the subject where I linked to a PDF on working with cold enamel. Peronis started the thread, IIRC.
Added: The thread - http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... 015#123015
Added: The thread - http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... 015#123015
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