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Imitation Antique Cut Nails
Issue: Issue 314
Posted Date: 11/20/2012
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It's a simple matter to make imitation cut nails. File he heads of any size flathead nails to an irregular rectangle, then put them in a jar with some salt, vinegar, and a little water. After a few days the nails will rust and darken, looking very much like old cut nails.
-Donald Keiser, Saginaw, MI