Patina Bronze Sheet Metal

Over time metals like iron steel bronze brass and copper may develop a thin colored film on their surface called a patina.

Patina bronze sheet metal.

So before beginning the patina process wash both sides of your metal bracelet thoroughly with a generous amount of liquid dish soap. Introduction to patinas a patina is a surface coating on a bare metal surface formed by a chemical reaction. A patina is a colorization effect formed on copper bronze brass or other metal by natural weathering or by artificial treatment with chemicals. The advantage of a chemical patina is it can usually be produced in a short time and with practice with a predictable appearance.

Metal sheeting has many uses in your home and crafting life. Patina gives metal an aged look. Basic copper is here to help. Home page of steel fx patinas.

Wash solution over metal surface let dry then wash piece in cool water. Metals react with moist air on their own at a gradual pace. Be sure to view our copper sheet thickness guide and patina copper sheet faq to determine the proper thickness you need for your project. Solution hot 180 to 190 f metal hot 200 f cold wash water applied after metal has cooled to around 100 f.

Air dry the object before applying patina. You can frame the sheeting for an instant magnet message board or cut it into decorative tiles and coasters. Repeat until color develops. Scrub in the same direction as the grain of your metal.

For yellow green dip in dilute nitric acid then wash and dry. Tyfuty 18 x 18 inch throw pillow covers worn sheet copper metal abstract aged art backdrop brass bronze brown pillowcases cushion use for living room bed sofa 3 5 out of 5 stars 2 copper flashing 16 oz 24 gauge 10 rolls in various widths for roofing diy or contractor use lead free copper can be used with pressure treated lumber 4 width. For project ideas and tutorials visit our patina sheet photo gallery and copper bar top countertop tutorial. Strip galvanized metal to prepare it for a rust patina by soaking the metal in a solution of 90 percent vinegar and 10 percent lemon juice overnight.

All patinas dyes and inks are manufactured in house and sold wholesale direct to you the customer. After washing off all of the dish soap sprinkle a small amount of baking soda onto both sides of your bracelet and scrub it well with your steel wool.