After gently washing away the loose bits of patina using water and a scotch pad my results were thus: The book examines the fourth- to eighth-century copper alloy wares in the Benaki Museum, using them as the starting point for a wider debate about the. I repeated this process twice, leaving the copper in the bag for 1-3 hours each time. Copper is a good conductor and will therefore conduct that heat quite efficiently from the corner you’re torching to the opposite corner you’re holding it by. Again, well ventilated area, away from your chemicals, some of which may be flammable, and hold the metal with pliers NOT your hands. A deep, sophisticated shade of orange with a warm brown undertone.
This will preserve the finish and protect against. Waxing & Protecting: To protect your copper table top and keep the copper sealed, apply clear paste wax every few weeks. Do not use harsh chemicals, or disinfectant that could break down the protective wax and react with the copper. If you then repeat steps 2 and 3 after torching it will give you a nice mottling of both black and green. Cleaning: Use mild soap, warm water, and a clean soft cloth. My daughter enjoyed seeing this experiment too. I got various results, from a stone-like appearance (appropriate for Medusa) to a psychedelic rainbow, as well as a 'silver' and 'blackened' look. I wanted to try my hand at antiquing copper with liver of sulfur just for fun. ***Also if you have a butane torch, torching the metal between repeats will turn the green patina to brown/black and really get it set into the metal. Fast acting, easy to use, water-based solutions for antiquing or darkening metal. Antiquing Copper Rounds - A Fun Experiment. **In my experience sprinkling some salt crystals directly on the surface after applying the solution will give some interesting pitting effects if you’re going for that. You can continue to repeat steps 2 and 3 for a heavier patina. Let it sit for a few hours until you achieve the desired patina. Tent the trash bag with some bottles or cardboard inside, something like that so nothing is touching the surface of the copper (that will leave a mark in the finish). Place copper object in a sealed trash bag with an ammonia soaked rag to sit over time. WARNING: this will be stinky! Ammonia basically smells like strong urine. Copper Antiques (1 - 60 of 5,000+ results) Price () Shipping All Sellers 19mm x 11mm Lobster Clasps - Antique Copper - LC19-AC - Choose Your Quantity (2.5k) 6. Leaving the Windex on, spritz the copper with your aging solution.
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