#SOPHISTICATED FINISHES PATINA GREEN FREE#

The oxidation of rust will continue to react over the next 24 hours.

Allowing at least 40 minutes in between coats. Rust results are best, when 2-3 coats of Rust Antiquing Solution are applied. For more traditional red rusty colors, allow your final coat of Iron to dry for 24 hours, never longer than 36 hours. Create an Authentic Rust on Iron Metallic Surfacer For more orange colored rust appearance allow the final coat of Iron Metallic Surfacer to dry for at least 2 hours. If the color you wanted develops earlier, clear coat when and as desired. Allow the oxidation to work its magic, oxidation can take up to 3 days. Apply several light coats, or one heavier coat. Patina Green does not need to be watered down for direct use on copper, brass or bronze. If using Patina Blue directly on copper, brass or bronze, you must water down PBL by 40%. Then scruff up the metal's surface with sandpaper.

#SOPHISTICATED FINISHES PATINA GREEN FREE#

Produce a Patina on Genuine Copper, Brass or Bronze Be certain that the metal surface is clean, including being free of paint, lacquer or varnish. If you try to use Patina Green on Blackened Bronze you will not get a green patina color, but instead will have a grey washed color effect.įor further information, please see OEM's Advanced Patina and Rust tips. 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). Prepare the Surface for Metallic Surfacers All surfaces need to be clean and free of loose material, dirt, oil and grease.

Sophisticated finishes patina green