aging cymbals homemade

  1. ghostnoted

    I darkened a cymbal with a patina (liver of sulfur)

    My impetus for joining this forum was there was very little info and misinformation in general out there for darkening/drying cymbals (both in sound and in look), so I'd like to share with you some things. I've heard of people using the salt, lemon juice, burying for 8 months. I can't attest to...
  2. mortegaboo

    Have any creative ideas for aging/oxidizing (Bright to Dark)

    Hi Drummerworld! Let's say you have some heavy obnoxious pingy bright cymbals at hand. But you are wanting a different approach at cymbal sounds. Say for instance you want a more *istanbul sig agop sound* :) darker "mellower" "jazzier" "warmer" sound. Are there any techniques out there that...
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