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Patinas For Small Studios - Charles Lewton-Brain

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Describes safer, easier patination methods for metals involving easily obtainable household and even kitchen chemicals to produce blues, greens, browns, blacks, grays and reddish tones on metals. Cupric nitrate patination, which gives a wide ranges of controllable green, blue, black and brown color options on a number of metals, is extensively discussed. Paint types which emulate patinas are mentioned. Sealing options are described. Application methods and options for pattern development and surface control are described.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Elizabeth F. ★★★★★

I've been patinating copper and brass for years and this book finally showed me how to get those greens without the harsh chemicals I hated using. The instructions for using household items like ammonia and salt are clear.

Samuel J. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about getting decent greens without a proper fume hood, but the household chemical recipes here actually work. The section on layering browns and reddish tones on copper saved me hours of trial and error. It's a thin book, but every page earns its place on my bench.

Robert A. ★★★★★

I had no idea you could get a nice green patina on copper using stuff from the kitchen. The section on household chemicals is laid out so clearly that my first attempt actually worked. My only regret is not buying this sooner.