Button Cleaning ?

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Any suggestions as to how to clean better? I dont care if it goes bad, its around 1930.Just want to use tis as my mule to learn how to clean.I have used dish soap and a toothbrush thus far. Dont get me wrong. This button is cool to me as I am collecting things to display at Town Hall Building, But let this be the one to learn. Thanx for the help.

 

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Whats that blueish/white stuff in the middle of that button?

 

[rmptr]

Maybe one of those little bead blasters would work?

I'd sure wait and see what popular consensus says about the idea...

HH
rmptr

 

[djabend]

Whats that blueish/white stuff in the middle of that button?

Looks like copper oxide (corrosion).
I have a similar button that I worked on but have not finished with yet.

I am using electrolysis and a brass wire wheel
I will post a pic if it comes out well
HH,
Donny

 

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Whats that blueish/white stuff in the middle of that button?

I gotta say that what ever that stuff is, it grew and filled the button UP! made it heavier than I think It should be.But this is my 1st, 2 piece button this old.

Looks like copper oxide (corrosion).
I have a similar button that I worked on but have not finished with yet.


I am using electrolysis and a brass wire wheel
I will post a pic if it comes out well
HH,
Donny

 

[flyinguy]

Whats that blueish/white stuff in the middle of that button?

copper corroding.