So I was experimenting with patina applications on copper and found that fuming with ammonia and adding a dab of hydrogen peroxide creates the loveliest deep sea blues and greens. What do you think?
Thanks so much AliMc! I fumed the pieces in ammonia for about 3 days, then took them out and while they were still damp, dabbed them with a brush dipped in straight hydrogen peroxide. At first it turned black, but as it dried, some lovely greens appeared in the blues. I also sprayed the pieces with an acrylic enamel to seal them and add a glossy finish. Try playing with a few scrap pieces and see what happens! :-)
PS: Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, my sympathies,
I think that's lovely Eva! When you say add a dab of peroxide, do you mean mixed in with the ammonia?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much AliMc! I fumed the pieces in ammonia for about 3 days, then took them out and while they were still damp, dabbed them with a brush dipped in straight hydrogen peroxide. At first it turned black, but as it dried, some lovely greens appeared in the blues. I also sprayed the pieces with an acrylic enamel to seal them and add a glossy finish. Try playing with a few scrap pieces and see what happens! :-)
DeletePS: Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, my sympathies,
Thank you. And thank you for explaining about the peroxide, will have to experiment next week.
DeleteI love the look of the patina, Eva! The colors are beautiful. Fuming with ammonia is on my list of things to try. I'll have to add some peroxide.
ReplyDeletetry it Maryanne, the results are so dramatic and the technique is so easy!!! :-)
DeleteGorgeous piece and colors! Would love to see a wave sculpture with those blues & greens!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maija! Perhaps I will do a wave cuff...hmmm....
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