Quote Originally Posted by Voidmonster View Post
Dang, that was fast! The monster I got the same day is still in Canadian customs. 8)

I'm with you on the rescale. I'd put down a $10 wagering that it originally had some variety of black horn scales. I don't think I've ever seen a factory Greaves that didn't. Still, it looks like a champ. That etch is even better in your pictures.

I don't suppose you happen to know how they did those frosted etches? Dark ones are easy! Phosphoric acid + resist.... Or saltwater + electricity + resist (for deeper etching)... But the frosted look I'm clueless on, and I've got a Greaves that had bad rust and one of those 'An Excellent Razor' etches, and I'd like to put a proper crocus glaze and the original etch back on.
I would imagine it was an acid etch of some type w/resist. As to what mixtures of what types, I've no clue.

Kind of doubt elektrickery was used very often if at all at that stage in the game.