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How do I apply copper patina?

by Spring Bentley
(Woodstock, Ga.)

When I tried using a copper patina it did not apply evenly. I tried scrubbing the solder with steel wool and it helped a little...

Any advice???

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How do I apply copper patina?

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Feb 22, 2011

Polish the Solder Lines
by: Jim P

If you want great copper patina polish the solder lines before you patinate. I polish with an automotive wax called Nano Wax sometimes I use Brasso brass polish but I don't think the patina takes quite as well as the wax. Actually I think you are removing impurities from the surface of the solder. I didn't belive this for a long time finally I tried it, works great. Never use an ammonia based cleaning product after copper patina application. I don't even use water to clean after copper patina I use a product called Spray Way Ammonia free glass cleaner. Nowdays I only build glass kaleidoscopes and any water is Taboo. In addition finish with Pledge spray furniture wax.

Feb 08, 2011

copper patina
by: randy

I am not sure why you needed to use steel wool on your patina
A few tips for applying patina:
1. after soldering, clean the glass and solder completely with warm soap and water, rinse and dry completely
2.add your copper patina with a brush- then wash again with soap and water, rinse and dry completely.
3.then apply a good car paste wax. then buff with a soft cloth- the copper patina will shine.

Feb 07, 2011

Copper patina
by: Marilou Rivera

Use flux remover after soldering, no rinse out, remove with a paper towel ad then apply the patina finally clean with dish soap and polish with car wax.

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