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.

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)

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

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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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.

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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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 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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Traditional Black Patinas are sold in 8oz., 32oz., 1 gallon, and 5 gallon sizes. Spray tops are included with 8oz. and 32oz. bottles. One gallon of Traditional Black Patina generally covers 200 sq. ft.

Black Magic Patina creates a beautiful, rich black patina on iron and steel. It takes only 3-5 minutes to develop and does not produce the quick rust that you normally see with other blackening agents. The first coat will be dark grey, but the finish will become black after a few coats. Rust will develop if a clear sealer is not applied to the completed finish.

Black Magic Patina works similarly on bronze, brass, and copper to darken the metal. On zinc and galvanized steel, it creates a weathered black patina. Black Magic Patina does not work on stainless steel or aluminum. It should not be diluted unless you are working on the Metal Coatings.

Blackened Aluminum Patina reacts on aluminum and pewter. It is sold concentrated and should be diluted 10-50% with distilled water. Depending on the dilution amount and application method, it will develop a light grey to black patina. Apply at room temperature with a sprayer or in a bath (immersion).

Blackened Copper Patina works on bronze, brass and copper. This is a concentrated patina and requires dilution before use (typically 10-50% with distilled water). Depending on the dilution amount and application method, it will produce a beautiful transparent black finish.

Blackened Copper Bath Patina reacts just like the regular Traditional Blackened Copper Patina, but is made for an immersion process. It is also concentrated and should be diluted before use.

Blackened Steel Patina works on iron and steel. This is a concentrated patina and should be diluted before use. Typical dilution is 20-50% distilled water. It can applied with a sprayer or as an immersion process. Depending on concentration and application method, it results in a classic black patina.

Midnight Black Patina reacts on aluminum, bronze, brass, copper, iron, steel (not stainless), and zinc/galvanized. This patina works quickly and has excellent durability. Rust is slower to develop compared to other black patinas which allows greater flexibility when applying a sealer. On aluminum (full strength), the first coat produces a fast grey/black finish. Additional coats create a solid black that does not rub off easily. On steel (full strength), one coat makes a blue/black oil slick finish. Extra coats darken the patina. On zinc/galvanized (full strength), the first application establishes a bronze/brown finish. Reapplication results in even more warm color with great adhesion. On bronze, brass, and copper (diluted 1:1 with distilled water), the first coat produces a beautiful brown patina. Second and third coats darken the patina to a rich antique black.

Slate Black Patina is a versatile black finish for use on most metals. On iron and steel, it will produce a black patina with some brown showing through the finish. This is a fast 3-5 minute reaction that is arrested with water. Additional coats will darken the patina. Slate Black Patina can be diluted with distilled water for lighter coats.

Slate Black Patina will darken bronze, brass, and copper in a similar way. On zinc and galvanized steel, it will produce a dark brown to black patina. On aluminum, it must be applied hot (180-200deg F) and will create a brown finish. On stainless steel, it must also be applied hot and will produce a red, black, and brown patina.

Stainless Black Patina is made specifically for stainless steel. It is not recommended for other metals, but on zinc and galvanized steel, it can produce a red-brown or weathered black patina. On stainless steel, this patina will be blue grey at first and then darken as more coats are applied. Stainless Black Patina works best at full strength, but can be diluted with distilled water if desired.

Zinc Grey Patina creates a grey or black patina on zinc or galvanized steel. The patina will be black and often mottled if applied at full strength. Dilution with distilled water is recommended for a smooth light grey finish. Layering the patina with multiple light coats will gradually darken the shade and allow you to control the uniformity of the finish.

Traditional Brown Patinas are available in 8oz., 32oz., 1 gallon, and 5 gallon sizes. Spray tops are included with 8oz. and 32oz. bottles. Liver of Sulfur is sold as a powder in 2oz., 4oz., and 16oz. sizes by weight. One gallon of Traditional Brown Patina generally covers 200 sq. ft.

Aged Copper Patina reacts on bronze, brass and copper. It is concentrated and should be diluted to work properly. Typical dilution is 20-50% distilled water. Use as an immersion (bath) or apply with a sprayer at room temperature. Depending on dilution and application, it will create a light to dark brown patina.

Antiquing Patina creates an aged brown to black finish on bronze, brass, and copper. On iron, steel, aluminum, and zinc, it will produce a grey to black patina. It should not be used on stainless steel. Antiquing Patina does not need to be diluted, but may be thinned with distilled water for a lighter finish. This cold patina is commonly used on the Metal Coatings and as a base for Traditional Green Patinas.

Copper Plating Patina produces a copper finish on iron and steel. Applied cold, lighter coats will develop a salmon copper color while heavier coats will produce darker copper colors. Copper Plating does not work with the Metal Coatings or most other patinas such as Tiffany Green. However, it can be used as a base for the Traditional Torch Patina. Diluting should not be necessary with this formula.

Copper Rust Patina causes a red to brown finish on bronze, brass, and copper. This cold patina should not need to be diluted. It will blacken iron and steel if applied hot. Copper Rust Patina does not work on the Metal Coatings.

Copper Sulfate Patina creates a brown finish as a hot patina on bronze, brass, and copper. Applied cold, this patina will develop a copper color on steel and a grey finish on zinc. It does not need to be diluted before use.

Darkening Patina is most commonly used cold on bronze, brass, and copper to produce a beautiful brown finish. This patina is often diluted with distilled water before use to lighten the color. Normal colors will range from golden brown to very dark brown (almost black). On iron and steel, Darkening Patina will create a grey to black finish. On zinc, this patina will also be black.

Deep Brown Patina creates a slow reacting brown finish on bronze, brass, and copper. On iron and steel, it will produce a quick dark brown patina with greys and blacks. On zinc, the finish is a fast developing yellow brown. It should not be used on stainless steel. Deep Brown Patina does not need to be diluted, but may be thinned with distilled water for lighter coats or colors. Additional coats will darken the patina.

Ferric Nitrate Patina creates a transparent brown patina when applied hot to bronze, brass, and copper. It does not need to be dilutued before use. The final color is determined by the strength of the solution, amount applied, surface preparation, and the temperature of the metal during application. Lighter applications will be transparent golden brown. Additional coats will turn dark burgundy to brown and more opaque. Ferric Nitrate Patina is commonly used over a Liver of Sulfur base to produce a chocolate brown patina. On iron, steel, and zinc, Ferric Nitrate Patina is applied cold and takes hours to develop. On iron and steel, this process generates a stable orange rust. On zinc, the result is a yellow brown finish.

Ferric Nitrate/Ferric Chloride Patina produces a transparent red brown finish when applied hot to bronze, brass, and copper. Similar to Ferric Nitrate Patina, the final color and opacity is determined by the application process. Additional coats will turn darker brown and more opaque. Ferric Nitrate/Ferric Chloride Patina does not need to be diluted before use.

Honeycomb Patina causes a golden brown finish on iron, steel, aluminum, zinc, and stainless steel. On bronze, brass, and copper the patina is a warm brown. Honeycomb Patina is applied cold to all metals and should not be diluted before use. It will immediately cause a soft brass or light gold finish, but will take 3-5 minutes to fully develop with agitation depending on the surface. Multiple coats will produce a strong gold color.

Japanese Brown may be used on bronze, brass, and copper resulting in a golden brown finish, but it is most commonly used hot or cold on iron and steel. When applied cold to iron or steel, a brown rust will form. On heated iron or steel, a dark chocolate finish will result. Heat will darken the color as well as reduce mottling.

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.

Oil Rubbed Patina is a rich brown finish for bronze, brass, and copper. The patina should be applied at room temperature and will take a few minutes to develop. To ensure an even finish, rub the first coat with a Scotch-Brite pad, then apply a second coat.

Rustic Brown Patina produces a bronze brown finish on iron and steel. On bronze, brass, and copper the patina is rich brown. On zinc, the patina is grey to black. Rustic Brown patina is applied cold to all metals, should not be diluted before use, and takes 3-5 minutes to develop depending on the surface. Multiple coats will darken the patina.

Tan Patina creates an opaque tan finish on all metals. It is applied hot or cold depending on the surface. Tan Patina is often layered with other Traditional Brown Patinas such as Ferric Nitrate or Japanese Brown. It is also commonly used cold on the Metal Coatings, especially iron, to produce rust. It may be diluted up to 50% with distilled water for a lighter finish.

White Bismuth Patina produces an off-white finish on bronze, brass, and copper. It is applied hot (180-200�F) and may be diluted up to 50% with distilled water. White Bismuth is commonly used as a base patina for other hot patinas such as Ferric Nitrate.