PSA: The local gallery show in Austin changed my mind about using new hardware.

I saw a piece last year that used old, rusty hinges and it looked forced, but this year's winner used the same kind of hinges and it looked perfect. The difference was they spent 6 months letting the metal weather naturally in their yard instead of forcing a patina. Does anyone have tips for letting found metal age without it just looking like trash?

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daniel5113mo ago

Honestly feels like overthinking it to me. I mean it's just hinges, right? The art is in how you use the thing, not how long you left it in the dirt. Maybe it's just me but I've seen amazing work with brand new hardware and terrible work with old stuff. Idk if six months of waiting for rust is really the big secret.

gavine413mo ago

Wait SIX MONTHS for hinges to rust? That's insane.

patricia90523d ago

Reminds me of when my brother buried his new shovel in the garden for a month and the handle rotted off...