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Curling Finish on Brass
Overview
Curling Finish
Curling finish is added to brass parts to hide mars on the surface of the part as it is used over time. As Charles Holtzapffel noted his father saying,
The curled surfaces are desirable, in so much as any accidental little injuries or rubbing, arising from the continued use of the articles, are less observable upon curled surfaces than upon similar pieces laid with an even grain; and the curled parts mixed with the bright edges have a good effect.
Turning and Mechanical Manipulation, Vol. 3: Abrasive and Other Processes not Accomplished with Cutting Tools
More Information
Published Articles
- Curling Finish on Brass—Then and Now by Frank Dorion. Ornamental Turners International Newsletter, Volume 30, No. 2, pg. 7. This article is particularly excellent in showing the current methods & materials which can be used to accomplish this wondrous surface pattern.
Books and Papers
- Turning and Mechanical Manipulation, Vol. 3: Abrasive and Other Processes not Accomplished with Cutting Tools, by Charles Holtzapffel.
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