Metal Coloring and Finishing: Methods of Producing Colors on Iron, Steel, Copper, Bronze, Brass and Aluminum Burnishing Metals (Classic Reprint)

My father is an engineer, so I got him this instead of the books on jewelry patina. It is good for people who want instructions on the actual process of using chemicals, heat, acids, etc; to antique and create patina on metal. It is good for men because they don't have to flip through a bunch of pretty pictures to find the technical details. Very good for logic-oriented people.Anyone who wants to create an antique, vintage, relic, or distressed finish on metal in their hobby or field of work will benefit from this guide. It covers metal coloring by torch and heat methods, acid solution methods, surface prep and safety, and other various chemical combinations that can be used to change the color of metal. It also covers the scientific aspect of metal oxidation and the reactions that occur.

Don't expect much in terms of the number of recipes.........