Liver of Sulfur patina from Sculpt Nouveau
Liver of Sulfur is the classic darkening patina for bronze, brass, and copper.
Depending on the surface, the strength of the solution, and the application method, it will produce a golden brown to a burgundy black patina. It is most commonly used as a base patina to increase contrast between light and dark areas.
Liver of Sulfur may be used hot or cold and must be water rinsed to stop the reaction. To create the patina, combine 1 tsp. with 1 pint of distilled water. The solution will deteriorate rapidly so it is recommended to only mix enough for a day or so. Unused chunks should be sealed and stored in a cool, dry, and dark location.
Depending on the surface, the strength of the solution, and the application method, it will produce a golden brown to a burgundy black patina. It is most commonly used as a base patina to increase contrast between light and dark areas.
Liver of Sulfur may be used hot or cold and must be water rinsed to stop the reaction. To create the patina, combine 1 tsp. with 1 pint of distilled water. The solution will deteriorate rapidly so it is recommended to only mix enough for a day or so. Unused chunks should be sealed and stored in a cool, dry, and dark location.
Birchwood Casey Gels
For use on vertical surfaces, also helps to make a more even patina.
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Name | Type | Description |
Antique Brown® Antique Black® Presto Black® |
Gel Gel Gel |
Brown for Bronze, Brass, & Copper Black for Bronze, Brass, & Copper Black for Iron & Steel (Gun Bluing) |
Birchwood Casey Liquid Patinas
All are packaged in a concentrated form - dilute up to 50% with distilled water.
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# | Name | Type | Description |
M-38 | Antique Brown | Immersion, Spray or Brush | Brown for Bronze, Brass, & Copper |
M-24 | Antique Black | Spray or Brush | Black for Bronze, Brass, & Copper |
M-20 | Antique Black | Immersion | Black for Bronze, Brass, & Copper |
A-14 | Aluma Black | Spray or Brush | Black for Aluminum |
A-15 | Aluma Black | Immersion | Black for Aluminum |
PC-9 | Presto Black | Immersion, Spray or Brush | Gun Bluing for Iron & Steel |
SSB | Presto Stainless Black | Spray or Brush | Stainless Steel Black |
Heavy Duty Metal Degreaser from Sculpt Nouveau
Full Strength-ready to use, quickly dissolves grease, dirt, and oxidation from metal surfaces. Recommended for cleaning metal surfaces prior to applying patina solutions.
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Water Base Dye Oxide Patina Colors
The Dye Oxide patinas do not contain acids; they are UV safe, indoor, or outdoor oxides. These patinas may be applied hot or cold to any metal including iron, steel, and aluminum without causing rust. They are best applied hot; they do not react with the metal. The color of these patinas will remain the same; they will not change as with an acid patina. The metal surface needs to be clean before application. The Dye Oxide patinas are more transparent than the Universal patinas.
Solvent Base Dye Colors
Use the solvent dyes directly on any metal or material, including glass. They may be used to duplicate a patina or apply over a patina to alter or enhance the color. The dyes will tint resins, epoxies, lacquers, and waxes. For indoor or outdoor use on all metals and metal coatings.
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Metal Rub
Patinas may be applied to these rubs because they contain real metal. Apply with a soft cloth to the metal. Buff with a soft cloth after 3 hours. Do not apply lacquer for 24 hours or more. Apply only thin layers of lacquer.
Smart Stain
Smart Stain is a strong, non-hazardous, fast drying, transparent patina system. It has no VOC and no odor. Smart Stain works on any metal or substrate as well as over patinas and other oxides.
Smart Stain is made by combining finely ground, naturally occurring colored oxides with a water base polymer/resin binder. It is sold concentrated and may be diluted with distilled water up to 25% to increase transparency. Only Smart Coat 1K should be used to dilute any further.
For exterior applications, Smart Stain should be sealed with three layers of Smart Coat 1K (with a one hour drying time between each layer).
Smart Stain contains UV inhibitors and will not fade outdoors if maintained properly. Maintenance requirements will vary by location. In most environments, regular application of a wax or oil is sufficient to maintain this finish.
Smart Stain is made by combining finely ground, naturally occurring colored oxides with a water base polymer/resin binder. It is sold concentrated and may be diluted with distilled water up to 25% to increase transparency. Only Smart Coat 1K should be used to dilute any further.
For exterior applications, Smart Stain should be sealed with three layers of Smart Coat 1K (with a one hour drying time between each layer).
Smart Stain contains UV inhibitors and will not fade outdoors if maintained properly. Maintenance requirements will vary by location. In most environments, regular application of a wax or oil is sufficient to maintain this finish.
Patina Stain from Sculpt Nouveau
Patina Stains are blended to match chemical or traditional patinas, but are easier to apply and manage. Because the Patina Stains include a blend of our Solvent Dyes and Permalac sealer, they are UV stable.
These stains may be sprayed, brushed, or rubbed on any metal. They may be thinned to produce a lighter shade. One gallon of Patina Stain covers approximately 300 sq/ft. For best results, over-spray with Permalac after application.
The stains are available in Verde (copper green), Black (looks like gun bluing or PC9), and Brown (oil rubbed bronze), and yellow. They are also available in normal and environmentally friendly formulas. The environmentally friendly formula has lower VOC, no solvent odor, and may be thinned with Permalac EF or acetone.
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These stains may be sprayed, brushed, or rubbed on any metal. They may be thinned to produce a lighter shade. One gallon of Patina Stain covers approximately 300 sq/ft. For best results, over-spray with Permalac after application.
The stains are available in Verde (copper green), Black (looks like gun bluing or PC9), and Brown (oil rubbed bronze), and yellow. They are also available in normal and environmentally friendly formulas. The environmentally friendly formula has lower VOC, no solvent odor, and may be thinned with Permalac EF or acetone.
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Traditional Black Patinas from Sculpt Nouveau
Slate Black Patina is a versatile and unique finish for use on iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, or copper.
Applied hot, Slate Black will create a deep brown patina on aluminum and a red-green finish on stainless steel. On iron, steel, and nonferrous metals, Slate Black will form a black patina when applied cold.
Before applying this patina, sandblasting or sanding is required to clean the surface of oil, oxides, and residues. Slate Black may be applied as a spray or in an immersion process. Depending on the application method chosen, the results will range from a uniform solid color to a layered textured appearance. Slate Black Patina may be diluted up to 50% with distilled water depending on the desired strength of finish. The finish may be burnished wet or dry. Additional patinas can be layered over a Slate Black base. When dry, protect the finish with multiple coats of a clear sealer.
In his ongoing series of free video lessons, Ron Young demonstrates the Slate Black Patina application process on bronze cold cast resin.
Black Magic Patina instantly creates a beautiful rich black patina on clean iron & steel. Rust will not occur immediately as with other darkening patinas. Water rinsing is a good neutralizer and will not cause rust. Rust will occur after 12 hours if a clear sealer is not applied.
Black Magic will darken bonded bronze, brass, and copper castings as well as Sculpt Nouveau's Metal Coatings to an orange-black color.
Black Magic creates a beautiful brown-black patina on cleaned bronze, brass, and copper.
Stainless Black Patina is made to create a black patina finish on stainless steel.
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Applied hot, Slate Black will create a deep brown patina on aluminum and a red-green finish on stainless steel. On iron, steel, and nonferrous metals, Slate Black will form a black patina when applied cold.
Before applying this patina, sandblasting or sanding is required to clean the surface of oil, oxides, and residues. Slate Black may be applied as a spray or in an immersion process. Depending on the application method chosen, the results will range from a uniform solid color to a layered textured appearance. Slate Black Patina may be diluted up to 50% with distilled water depending on the desired strength of finish. The finish may be burnished wet or dry. Additional patinas can be layered over a Slate Black base. When dry, protect the finish with multiple coats of a clear sealer.
In his ongoing series of free video lessons, Ron Young demonstrates the Slate Black Patina application process on bronze cold cast resin.
Black Magic Patina instantly creates a beautiful rich black patina on clean iron & steel. Rust will not occur immediately as with other darkening patinas. Water rinsing is a good neutralizer and will not cause rust. Rust will occur after 12 hours if a clear sealer is not applied.
Black Magic will darken bonded bronze, brass, and copper castings as well as Sculpt Nouveau's Metal Coatings to an orange-black color.
Black Magic creates a beautiful brown-black patina on cleaned bronze, brass, and copper.
Stainless Black Patina is made to create a black patina finish on stainless steel.
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Traditional Blue Patinas from Sculpt Nouveau
Cupric Nitrate is a hot patina for bronze, brass, and copper, which creates a blue/green beautiful finish.
Original Blue is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Original Blue patina should be applied using the same procedure as the Traditional Light Green patina.
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Original Blue is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Original Blue patina should be applied using the same procedure as the Traditional Light Green patina.
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Traditional Brown Patinas from Sculpt Nouveau
Ferric Nitrate is a hot patina for bronze, brass, and copper. In addition, it is often used to rust iron and steel.
Ferric Nitrate/Ferric Chloride is a hot patina for bronze, brass, and copper.
Japanese Brown is a brown patina for iron and steel, which may be applied hot or cold. This patina will create a golden color on bronze, brass, and copper.
Tan is a patina for all metals and may be applied hot or cold.
Deep Brown is a beautiful mahogany/brown patina for bronze, brass, and copper.
Antiquing patina beautifully and easily ages bronze, brass, copper, iron, and steel. Darkening patina is great for aging or darkening the Metal Coatings or cold cast/resin materials, yet it will darken all other metals as well. This patina will create a beautiful transparent brown on iron and steel.
Ron Young details the application process for many of these traditional brown patinas in his series of free video lessons.
Brown Patina Application Process
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Ferric Nitrate/Ferric Chloride is a hot patina for bronze, brass, and copper.
Japanese Brown is a brown patina for iron and steel, which may be applied hot or cold. This patina will create a golden color on bronze, brass, and copper.
Tan is a patina for all metals and may be applied hot or cold.
Deep Brown is a beautiful mahogany/brown patina for bronze, brass, and copper.
Antiquing patina beautifully and easily ages bronze, brass, copper, iron, and steel. Darkening patina is great for aging or darkening the Metal Coatings or cold cast/resin materials, yet it will darken all other metals as well. This patina will create a beautiful transparent brown on iron and steel.
Ron Young details the application process for many of these traditional brown patinas in his series of free video lessons.
Brown Patina Application Process
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Traditional Green Patinas from Sculpt Nouveau
Light Green Patina is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Apply to a clean, cold (65°-70°F) metal. It will take 2-12 hours to completely react with the metal.
Mint Green is a patina for bronze, brass, and copper that may be applied hot or cold. This patina will create a beautiful green while in the full sun and is recommended when working outdoors on copper roofs and gutters.
Tiffany Green is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. It may be used both indoors and outdoors. If used outdoors, Tiffany Green should be applied in the shade. Once the patina has developed it may be placed in full sun. Tiffany Green will create a bright orange rust on iron and steel.
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Mint Green is a patina for bronze, brass, and copper that may be applied hot or cold. This patina will create a beautiful green while in the full sun and is recommended when working outdoors on copper roofs and gutters.
Tiffany Green is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. It may be used both indoors and outdoors. If used outdoors, Tiffany Green should be applied in the shade. Once the patina has developed it may be placed in full sun. Tiffany Green will create a bright orange rust on iron and steel.
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Traditional Rainbow Patina
Traditional Rainbow Patina creates a very interesting finish. Depending on the application method and the metal used, many different finishes can be created using this patina. For best results, apply to a shiny and clean metal surface. This patina does not work with the Metal Coatings.
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Universal Patina Solutions
Universal Patina solutions come in a wide range of colors. They do not contain acids; they are UV safe, indoor or outdoor oxides. Universal patinas may be used on all metals and the Metal Coatings. They may be blended with each other or any other type of patina. Universal Patinas are non-reactive, UV safe and do not contain acids. They adhere best to warm metal (180-200°F) but may also be applied to cold metal. The Universal Patinas bind on to the metal surface, they do not react. The color of these patinas will remain the same; they will not change as with an acid patina. The metal surface needs to be clean before application. These patinas may be used together with other patinas and dye oxides.
Vista Series Patina Solutions
Vista patinas are a two part patina combined in one solution. The base patina is a blend of chemicals that produce a beautiful green on bronze, brass, and copper, or an exquisite rust on iron & steel. Added to this base solution are different colored oxides which will blend with the first reaction to form a marbled patina. For example, using the vista black on bronze would produce a green and black patina and a rust and black patina on iron.
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