The Making Of Custom Ornamental Iron

By Rhea Solomon


Iron is versatile and can readily be used to serve several purposes. Due to its malleability, it can be changed into different forms through bending, welding, folding or machining. In case of making ornaments, irons must be treated in a manner that they match the unique characteristics of the ornaments to be made. Majorly, ornaments are made using the wrought irons. Custom ornamental iron products are always satisfying if made well.

Generally, molded irons can be used for several purposes such as making patio furniture, shelves, rails, and ornamental decor. Wrought iron attracts excess dust particles and therefore should be effectively cleaned before use. Cleaning is usually carried out in a systematic way in order to eliminate all dirt on the iron surface. The material also requires proper preparation depending on the type of ornament to be made.

The items used for cleaning include warm water, mild soap and a water container. Cleaning large pieces of the material require a bucket for holding warm water. Spray bottles are preferably suitable for cleaning of small pieces of ornamental irons. Cleaning these pieces majorly helps reduce the dust particles and tough stains on the surface.

Mild soap solutions such as dish washing liquid soaps are considered best options for cleaning dirty irons. In some instances, vinegar is commonly used for cleaning wrought irons that had been stored indoors. This is because vinegar is viewed as too mild to remove excess dust particles and stains that are accumulated by outdoor irons. A soap mixture of just 5milliliters dish soap and 192 milliliters of water would sufficiently clean outdoor ornamental irons.

Unlike the soap mixture, both household cleaner and vinegar require more water for cleaning. About 60 milliliters of household cleaner requires 1.9 liters of water for cleaning. Indoor cleaning on the other hand would require a mixture of 118 milliliters of vinegar with the same amount of water. The material should be wiped using a sponge or piece of cloth after washing.

The wiping item should be soaked before use. A bucket can be used for soaking until the wiping item is damp. A spray bottle can also be used to serve the same purpose before wiping the material surface. The wiping is usually carried out in a specific system that ensures effective removal of excess dirt. This should be done circular motion and small bits at a time until all dirt is removed.

The wiping cloth or sponge is re-dampened as necessary during the wiping. If there are tough stains such as rust on the surface then it can be scrubbed with a wire brush or coarse sand paper. Once done, the bucket is emptied before refilling with clean water for rinsing. Clean water is used to wipe the material anew by frequently rinsing the sponge or cloth.

Hose water can also be used to rinse outdoor wrought irons in case of large scale cleaning. After which, the clean piece of iron is properly dried in the sun or using a sponge. Sun drying includes exposing the product to the sun rays. A dry sponge or piece of cloth is equally sufficient for removing excess moisture, especially when drying small pieces of the material. These methods can be used in maintaining custom ornamental iron products thereby keeping them in a good condition for long.




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