re: brass numerals for sundials I recently completed a sundial, and I too was looking for some numerals. In the end I made them of lead.I used old gas pipe which I hammered flat, and then I cut out the numbers from it. You don't have to use old gas piping, you can buy lead sheeting which is use for roofing. It's a very nice material to work with because it's so soft, and can easily be cut and filed. All sorts of intricate shapes are possible, and quickly! I painted the figures with an etching primer, and then with a matt black paint, and they looked very good. And still do. It may be worth trying.
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