

For best results of strikingly beautiful aqua blue colors, apply the Patina Blue immediately after your final wet coat of Blackened Bronze. These finishes are rather forgiving too, if you decide the piece has too much patina, simply reapply 1-2 thin coats of the metallic coating and it will absorb and tone down the patina colors.īlackened Bronze reacts only with Patina Blue. Remember the earlier one applies the patina, the more dramatic and bright it will be. Clean the surface of the oxidation, by sanding or repriming, then begin again, applying the patina solution at an earlier time. If overnight there is little patina, the Metallic Surfacer may not have been tacky enough for the patina application. One can apply a heavier first coat, or apply a lighter first coat and allow to oxidize for a few hours, then add a second. The patina will begin to develop in minutes. Surface temperature, air temperature, humidity and air circulation. Create an Antique Verdigris Patina on Metallic Surfacers If you have used Copper, Gold or Bronze Metallic Surfacers, apply either Patina Green or Patina Blue Antiquing Solution to the final coat while it is still slightly tacky, generally withinģ to 10 minutes. The Art of Patination Sophisticated Finishes Antiquing Solutions are a unique blend of mild salts and oxidizing agents in a water based mix that instantly begin the oxidation process that can take years to develop in nature. Check our Reactivity Chart for suggestions. Certain Metallic Surfacers work best with particular Antiquing or Tinting Solutions. You now have an object with the beautiful look and durability of real metal! You may want to leave the surface as is, try layering other Metallic Surfacers, or move on to creating an authentic antique finish with one of our Antiquing or Tinting Solutions. Apply first coat and let air dry before applying second coat. SHAKE OR STIR WELL before applying to ensure that all metal particles are well distributed. For best results, most applications will require at least two coats. Apply Metallic Surfacer Sophisticated Finishes Metallic Surfacers are an ingenious blend of finely ground metal particles, in an acrylic sealing compound. (Do not use outdoors if freezing or wet weather is expected within 48 hours.) Clean brush with water. Allow first coat to air dry, apply second coat and let dry overnight. Be sure to SHAKE or STIR WELL before applying. You may need to prime the surface (see below).
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Patina Green Antiquing Solution provides contrast and texture on detailed surfacers. It can be used with Modern Options Metallic Surfacers, or on real copper, brass, or bronze. Create the look of verdigris overnight instead of years with this liquid of special salts and oxidation agents.
