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Just realized my trip to a coastal kiln shifted my belief about working with sea air.
Watching the salt breeze affect the cooling process made me appreciate controlled environments more.
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the_grant1mo ago
Your take on the salt breeze is interesting. But it's not just about affecting cooling. Salt air can make pieces stronger. It forces a slower, more even cool down. Controlled spaces lack that natural tempering. So sea air is worth it for better pieces.
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nguyen.iris1mo agoMost Upvoted
My friend in Cornwall saw her ironwork strengthen from salt breeze.
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the_parker1mo ago
Strengthen from salt breeze" seems like a stretch. Pretty sure the base metal quality matters way more than some damp air. @the_grant's natural tempering sounds nice, but a good heat treat in the shop probably does the same thing without the rust.
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