![]() As we go along with different patinas, these tiles will come in handy. I’d advise you to keep a notebook of your patina experiments, with the exact proportions and results. This will be your “control” tile.ĭrill a hole in the tile and hang it in your studio to show what the Blue-Green Speckled Patina looks like. It’s kind of like mixing science with art. Start with a 3×3 sample piece of copper just to check out the results. This patina recipe will give a dark blue-green color with some black specks. You probably have all the ingredients at home. Now let’s start with a very easy and popular patina. These were purchased on a trip to the UK. This hinge, coin, and horse tack ring feature natural blue-green patina that Lexi loves. You can get some unique and interesting results and highlights this way. Did you know that you may use tape to mask off sections that you wish to stay patina free? The tape will act as a resist. Learn to use it before you ever step into a metal studio where fire and chemicals are being used.Ħ. It doesn’t hurt to have a fire extinguisher handy, and don’t wait until you need it to read the directions. Always be aware of everything that is happening. Sometimes you must use heat, and heat plus metal plus chemicals can create unexpected situations. Note: Have a first aid kit handy, too, just in case. (Sure, glam them up with some red Swarovski crystals just for fun. No face mask is needed, just full, clear, safety goggles. Don’t forget to wear the nitril gloves and a pair of full goggles. Also, it is always advisable to wear a respirator (preferably one with replaceable cartridges) when using ammonia and other chemicals. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT! Before you use any chemicals or mix any patina, read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for it, usually included or available online. I find it to be untarnished and always just as I left it.ĥ. If you prepare the metal but must leave it for several hours or overnight, I like to leave mine submerged in a clean bowl of distilled water. Also, it’s OK to use a hair dryer or heat gun to lightly dry the hard-to-get-to spots on cast pieces.Ĥ. If the piece is awkward to handle, wear nitril gloves when handling the piece. Handle the metal only by the edges, and you may blot it dry with a paper towel. You may also use a good brass brush and pumice, and finish off with the Dawn and brass brush.ģ. Water must sheet off the metal before you can apply patina successfully if it doesn’t, keep scrubbing until it does. Scrub the metal for several minutes and rinse with cool water. You can use wet or dry sandpaper, such as 30-micron 3M Finishing Film, but I like to use a fine green kitchen scrubby or a 3M sanding sponge and Dawn detergent. This means that all finger oils, oxidation, tape, price stickers, dirt, etc. The surface of the metal must be squeaky clean. Oh, how I once struggled to get a consistent green patina on a highly polished copper collar! I never got anything close to what I imagined in my mind. Patina won’t hold well on a highly polished surface, so it’s best to sand or texture metal before applying patina. ![]() Patinas work best if there is some “tooth” to the metal. Here are six things I didn’t know about creating patinas on metal that I now share with you:ġ. I remember when I first started playing with patinas. But remember, you can have more consistent results if you start off right. The results, when you experiment with a patina, are often surprising and delightful. 1.Do you sometimes get tired of shiny sterling silver and the liver of sulfur (LOS) patina variations? Does the color of copper really excite you, but unfortunately you feel, like me, that copper just doesn’t get the respect it deserves? I love copper and the way it responds to patina and texturing. Variegated Gold-Brown (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ĭlick on preferred chemical name to confirm price and place an order. Reddish Brown (For Cast Bronze and Brass)ģ1. Brown - Greenish Yellow (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ģ9. Blue Green - semi-matt (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ģ8. Golden Yellow (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ģ7. ![]() Blue Green (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ģ6. Black - semi-gloss (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ģ5. Orange Brown (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ģ4. Red - Purple Satin (For Cast Bronze and Brass)Ģ3. Red - semi-matt (For Copper & Copper Plate)Ģ1. Select coloring effect and learn how to create it with the formula.Ģ0. Hot Process = Hot solution, Hot metal, Hot rinse water. We suggest they be employed on a "trial and error" basis first so their effectiveness can be judged by the user.Ĭold Process = Cold solution, Cold metal, Cold rinse water. The formulas have not been personally tested so there is no guarantee that they will work. ![]() The Science Company has collected these recipes from a variety of sources through the years. Assay - Crucibles, Cupels and Casseroles.
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