How To Create An Aged Copper Patina on Wood and Metal: The first thing I did was pour theModern Masters Aging Solutions Green Patinainto a spray bottle. I found that it was easier to apply this way. Next, I applied two coats of theModern Masters Metal Effects Primeron the buckets and ...
How To: Repair an Old Copper Sign (Posted 2014-01-08 18:34:55) ; Reader Wants to Keep the PatinaHuber, Jeanne
Using copper metal piping and wire for trellises is a great idea because copper stands up well to weather and ages beautifully, developing a beautiful patina that will provide additional visual and artistic interest in your garden. Step 1: Draw Your Design Continue reading belowOur Video of the...
Copper foil also comes with silver or copper backing. This is important to keep in mind for the design of your piece. If you are using clear glass, the backing of the foil will be visible. I used silver backed foil because I wanted the finished piece to be silver. There are patinas ...
Today, I’m sharing a fun project I just finished: anodizing titanium hooks for a pair of copper earrings I made. I wanted to experiment with color on the hooks to match the patina on the copper. Here’s how it all went down, complete with a few lessons learned along the way!
The copper wire from my old battery cable has a blue/green halo around it, possibly from battery acid. Few figures were made from this wire, but it's an interesting side effect that I may try more of. The figures that I dipped in the ceramic pigment have an attractive patina. The iri...
Learning how to make stained glass is easier if you take one step at a time. These Copper Foil Tutorials guide you through each process starting at the beginning with designing tips and pattern ideas. By the time you get to the final patina and polish tutorial, you’ll be an expert too...
I really like this look but don’t want to use something that will ultimately rust in a short period of time. We were considering either plastic PVC pipe or copper (which will get a weathered patina in time) as other options. I’d love for ours to run around the three exposed sides ...
1.) Cut off the other end of the adapter (not the plug). You will then see two inner and thinner wires. Scrape off a small part of the insulator or covering of each wire to show the copper wires inside. Attach the wires on each of the alligator clips. ...
mixed media group using a bit of shredded map, wire, moss, rose ribbon trim and a shiny egg or two for the little chick to sit on and the little boy is from the top of a small valentine candy box that I altered years ago (I created the frame using distressed copper mesh and brads...