Antique Green
Ingredients
Ammonium Chloride... 1/3 oz
Cupric Sulfate... 3 oz
Distilled Water... 1 quart
Process
Hot process. Solution hot (180 to 190°F), metal hot (200°F), cold wash water applied afte |
Basic Green
Ingredients
Cupric Nitrate... 1 tsp [MORE INFO]
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
Hot process, semi-transparent patina. Heat metal and apply a fresh mixture for each coloring. |
Blackish Brown
Ingredients
Ferric Nitrate... 2 oz [MORE INFO]
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Sulfurated Potash... 1/4 oz [MORE INFO]
Process
Hot process. Mix in the order given. |
Blue Green
Ingredients
Sodium Thiosulfate... 1/4 oz
Ferric Nitrate... 2 oz
Distilled Water... 1 quart
Process
Hot process. Solution hot (180 to 190°F), metal hot (200°F), cold wash water applied after |
Brown to Black
Ingredients
Sulfurated Potash grape sized lump (crushed). [MORE INFO]
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
Hot or cold process. Use fresh solution each time. |
Cold Process Green
Ingredients
Cupric Nitrate... 40 gm
Ammonium Chloride... 40 gm
Calcium Chloride... 40 gm
Distilled Water to make 1 liter
Process
A cold process, opaque patina. Frog green results after |
Cold Silver Patina: For Bronze, Brass, and Copper
Cold Silver Patina: For Bronze, Brass, and Copper
This patina is very unusual. A silver patina has traditionally been done only as a hot patina, however, this formula is to be applied co |
Florentine Brown
Ingredients
Ferric Chloride... 1 tsp [MORE INFO]
Ferric Nitrate... 1/2 tsp [MORE INFO]
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
This old Italian formula produces a rich brown patina.
Apply even |
Light Green
Ingredients
Ammonium Chloride... 16 units
Sodium Chloride... 16 units
Cupric Sulfate (optional)... 16 units
Ammonium Hydroxide... 16 units
Process
A cold process, opaque patina which s |
Light to Dark Brown
Ingredients
Ferric Nitrate... 1/2 tsp [MORE INFO]
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
Heat metal and apply liquid. (Red to reddish brown has also been reported using this recipe.) |
Rainbow Patina: Copper
Rainbow Patina: Copper
This patina was made specifically for use on copper. It will not work on brass or bronze. Preparation of Copper:
This is a cold patina. Please allow a |
Rust Brown
Ingredients
Ferric Nitrate 1 to 3 teaspoons
Ferric chloride 1 to 3 teaspoons
Water 1 pint
Process Always add chemicals to water never add water to chemicals. This solution shoul |
Silver patina
(Torch technique)
Ingredients
approx. ½ tsp. silver nitrate
approx. 1 cup water (250ml)
Directions
This is a very easy patina to use - it sticks and reacts well on brass. You should wear long sleeves and g |
This formula produces a Matt Grey Green patina on your surface like the one below.
Here is the formula:
1 oz. Ammonium Chloride
1 oz. Cupric Chloride
1 oz. Cupric Sulfate
1 oz. Cupric Carbonate
1 Pint Distilled Water
It takes about three hours for this patina to w |
White
(Torch technique)
Ingredients
1 heaping tbsp bismuth nitrate
1 heaping tbsp titanium dioxide
1 heaping tbsp stannic oxide
approx. 1 liter water
(optional: several drops of sodium silicate)
Directions
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White patina,
White Patina
Bismuth Nitrate: 4 tablespoons
Tin Oxide: 4 tablespoons
Titanium Dioxide: 4 tablespoons
Water: 1 pint
Nitric Acid: 2 drops (helps bite)
This amazing patina mu |
