How did the Romans silver equipment?

[Caballo]

Theodosius,

Looks an interesting source- let me know the results!

Cheers

Britannicus

[Theodosius the Great]

Hi Britannicus,

So far it seems to be working very well. I think I still need to apply a couple of more coats.

It's a bit difficult to see in the picture. The visor and cheek pieces are untouched so I can see the contrast. (I do plan to silver the entire helmet)



BTW, what's with the new restrictions on picture sizes ? Moderators ?

[DECIMvS MERCATIvS VARIANvS]

BTW, what's with the new restrictions on picture sizes ? Moderators ?

I've installed a mod to limit both the number and size of images in posts. Standard is 3 images, 300*400 pixels. Does this need change?
Another mod was added that automatically resizes off-site avatars to 115*115 max.

[size=150:3ngtg0ml]W[/size]e just had TOO many people posting über-large pix in posts. It messes the pages up and slows down the page loading for us fools on dial-up... Sorry if it causes you trouble in posting something. If you have a problem w/ this, please let Jasper know.
Best, Marsh

[Theodosius the Great]

Well, I've finished silvering the outside surface of my helmet. So far so good. Any comments, questions ?

I used the "Silver Plating Formula". Each bottle contains 150mL (5 fl oz.)
and I used about 3/4 of one bottle. And I've got an extra one.



I think I'll use it on my belt and baldric pieces next.

Thanks, Britannicus, for your help.

THEO

Decimus,

We just had TOO many people posting über-large pix in posts. It messes the pages up and slows down the page loading for us fools on dial-up... Sorry if it causes you trouble in posting something.

OK. Just wondering :wink:

[Matt Lukes]

Heeeey- that's pretty nifty Is the silvering compound expensive stuff?

Matt

[Theodosius the Great]

Hi Matt,

Thanks

I paid about $27 (USD) which doesn't include shipping. :wink:

[Comerus Gallus]

Wow Theo hock: !... Super!

It this botle come in Gold? I just asking because I 'll ending making the cuirass of Philip II Macedon by myself I guess, and I need a botle like that but in gold, for the gold decoration of the cuirass..... Anyway Theo you just graduate from that experiment [size=200:1c2er3ik]MEN![/size]

Also that is good for gravees decoration & for thacian impression etc. :wink:

[Theodosius the Great]

Thanks, Comerus

The bottle says it contains "Pure Silver". I'm not sure if there's one for gold, but I'll check for you.

If you check on your own, you may want to search under "gold restorer". Probably under the jewelry section in eBay.

Good luck with your kit :wink:

[Comerus Gallus]

Thanks Theo!

[Theodosius the Great]

Comerus,

I just found this on eBay : [url:1qmyelwz]http://cgi.ebay.com/24k-Gold-Jewelers-Rectifier-Plating-Solution_W0QQitemZ5036260295QQcategoryZ10323QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

It's more expensive since it contains gold.

Good luck with your Phillip II armor :wink:

Theo

[Comerus Gallus]

Comerus,

I just found this on eBay : [url:12pwpxyj]http://cgi.ebay.com/24k-Gold-Jewelers-Rectifier-Plating-Solution_W0QQitemZ5036260295QQcategoryZ10323QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

It's more expensive since it contains gold.

Good luck with your Phillip II armor :wink:

Theo

[size=150:12pwpxyj]THAN YOU THEO![/size]
[size=150:12pwpxyj]gOOgOO![/size]