ahhhh, thank you!

If I coulda remembered the word "patina" I coulda googled it myself.

I was just thinking of a brown penny, but now I have choices?
greenish?
blackish?
fun fun fun!

thanks again,
J


On 2/16/08, stephengregory5849 <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi Jack!
>
> Here's something I found:
>
>      Green Patina Formula:
>
>      2 parts
>     white vinegar
>      1 1/2 parts
>     non-detergent ammonia
>
>      1/2 part
>     non-iodized salt
>
>
>      Application:
>        a.. Clean fixture with Windex-type cleaner.
>
>        b.. Premix patina solution in Windex-type spray bottle
>        c.. Spray Windex cleaner on fixture to break surface tension,
> leaving it on when you apply patina solution.
>        d.. Apply patina solution by spraying onto fixture, preferably in
> the early evening on a high humidity night.
>        e.. Allow to set for 1 hour, then reapply solution observing where
> you missed applying on the first coat. If there seems to be oil that is
> repelling the patina solution, clean it off with the Windex cleaner.
>        f.. Allow to sit overnight. In low humidity desert areas, use a
> plastic bag to create a tent over fixture (without making contact with it)
> to help keep the humidity high during curing. If there is low moisture in
> the air, the solution will dry out without creating the patina effect.
>        g.. The result will be a bright green powdery patina. Do not rub
> off. In time (and re-applications) this finish will become permanent. The
> brightness will fade with time. To reduce green, cut back on the salt
> content. Color and effect is greatly affected by application ambient
> temperature and humidity.
>      back to top
>
>      Darkening Copper & Brass (penny brown):
>      Brown Patina Formula
>      Hot Water
>      Baking Soda
>      Place the hot water in a bottle. Add enough baking soda until it will
> not dissolve anymore when shaking the bottle.
>
>      Application:
>      Same as Green Patina. This finish is not as powdery and will not need
> as many re-applications
>
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Olson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:30 PM
> Subject: [TN] NTC: Tarnishing Copper
>
>
> > Does anyone know how to make copper tarnish FASTER?
> >
> > (I want to make a wire sculpture look older)
> >
> > Saturday project.... Jack
> >
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