Anyone interested in Angelgilding to silver their mirrors?

[sfarndell]

I'm looking to try and get some angelgilding as the coatings on my 16" and 8" need redoing. Preferably before the Mars opposition next month.

Price is a bit prohibitive for just one batch. Quote is USD $150 (possibly plus sales tax) for the 2-part solution, sensitiser and the wetting agent, plus USD$220 or so for the import permit and shipping. There is also customs duty on top (don't really know this, but estimate around 20% or so). All up, its around USD440-470 (A$650-700).

The import permit is not per order, but per shipment so there are economies of scale to leverage.

It starts becoming a more viable prospect if 3-4 'kits' are purchased, which makes it around A$370-$400 each.

If anyone is interested, and will commit to purchasing a kit (at cost! this is a hobby), PM me and I'll bring in a few sets. It would be cash on collection - you can't post locally so only really open to people here in Melbourne who can fetch it once lockdown restrictions have eased.

[appiice]

Hello Scott

FYI, you shouldn't get pinged with any duty IF the product was made in the States, we have a " Free Trade Agreement " with the Yanks. Nothing to say someone won't try it on.

You will likely get pinged GST ( thank you gerry harvey ( one of the richest men in Oz so he lobbied the Comm Gov to have GST charged on sub $1000.00 imports ) the GST will also be levied on any freight component.

Good luck with your purchase.

Ed

[sfarndell]

Thanks Ed, appreciate that.

[sopticals]

Hi,:) I'm over here in NZ. Have used AG spray method on several mirrors in the past. Larger sizes 22"-33". However due to complications in air freighting "liquids" (possible terrorist liquid bombs). I've decided to try out a local domestic mirror silvering firm. Been quoted NZ$40 for a 22" and $100 (GST inc) or a 25". I would insist on being there to "oversee" however. Maybe your best option would be to find such a service near you as I think it would make more economic sense.:shrug::question:

Stephen.

[hamishbarker]

I believe angel gilding is using Tollens test for formaldehyde to precipitate the silver. It's a pretty standard high school chemistry prac, so perhaps you could find a local chemistry teacher and make a fun and practical demo for them.

when my 22" mirror needs redoing, my friend who is a teacher will do it (after I do the chalk cleaning.)