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Gossamer - Thank you for your comments! The metals that I have used in the base are 1/4 inch plate steel. I usually try and get the steel that does not have the gray, mill scale coating, as it accepts the finish much better. The uprights on the piece are steel I-Beams and the 3 circular tops are steel and concrete. What I have used on this piece to coat the steel is a mixture of linseed oil, mineral spirits and japan drier. I mix 1 part oil, 3 parts mineral spirits and just a dash of japan drier. It seems to work very good, but I occasionally go back over the piece again in about 5-6 months...only because it helps to maintain the rust as well as giving it a deeper and richer looking finish.