New line of paint gives metallic look

Benjamin Moore’s new Molten Metallics paints let you give surfaces the look of hammered metal.

Molten Metallics are high-gloss alkyd paints that produce the texture and appearance of metal. They’re suitable for use indoors or out and inhibit rust on exterior surfaces.

The paints are part of Benjamin Moore’s Studio Finishes line. They come in six ready-mixed colors: gold, copper, bronze, gun smoke, silver and charcoal.

Suggested retail prices are $15.95 for a pint and $22.95 for a quart.

The product is available at some Benjamin Moore retailers. in the work of growing and encouraging them to eat the fruits of their labors.

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Products that are too harsh or abrasive can damage silver and especially silver plate, which is just a thin coating of silver over another metal. Particularly harsh are silver dips and electrochemical methods, including home remedies using aluminum foil and baking soda.

Herman rates silver polishes and provides silvercare advice on his website, www.hermansilver.com.

Probably your best bet is to polish your silver-plat- ed items using the mildest product that will work and then store them with antitarnish strips or packets of silica gel.