Playing around with patinas is lots of fun. I never know what to expect next! My favorite patina is the one created using ammonia and vinegar. Yes, I said ammonia and vinegar.
This combination creates a gorgeous blue color. The kicker is… each time the color comes out slightly different. Isn’t that the fun of creating at any rate?
The unknown is nerve racking and invigorating at the same time. Ultimately I have learned to roll with the punches and work my finished designs around the color I end up with. There are chemicals that can be used to create the same color every time, but honestly I love the naturalness of this process. Not a chemical in sight.
Below you can see a few more of the designs using this blue patina. So now you know a secret about me. I love adding this patina to my designs whenever possible.
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Great article. I’ll have to play around a bit with the patina’s. I keep putting it off because of the ammonia, . I could put it outside I guess. At any rate, I love the look you’ve achieved and I adore copper.
Lois
HI Lois. I keep the ammonia in a sealed small container all the time and only open it up when I am ready to do the patina. Very little exposure!
Yup, that would be my choice too. I’m not worried about exposure per se, just the smell.
Lois