Hey guys! I’m trying to solve an issue with a yellow veg (buttero) I want to have a burnished finish, but how can that be accomplished without the edge turning a dark/reddish color?
Darkening occurs from two things, friction (heat) and compression. Burnishing with lighter pressure and less speed will reduce both these effects to a degree.
Using a compound such as Tokonole or similar will bring about a polish more easily than water alone, and a wood slicker will create less heat than canvas cloth. It just might take you longer to get the burnish you want.
For more shine, add wax after burnishing such as carnauba or Columbus. Again, go slow so the wax doesn't melt in and darken the edge.
Hi Adam.
Darkening occurs from two things, friction (heat) and compression. Burnishing with lighter pressure and less speed will reduce both these effects to a degree.
Using a compound such as Tokonole or similar will bring about a polish more easily than water alone, and a wood slicker will create less heat than canvas cloth. It just might take you longer to get the burnish you want.
For more shine, add wax after burnishing such as carnauba or Columbus. Again, go slow so the wax doesn't melt in and darken the edge.