![]() They are a great way to add a unique touch to your home as a splashback, feature wall, piece of wall art or anything you can imagine! BESPOKE SERVICEĪll of our aged products are made to order. Our gloss lacquered products are ideal when used for decorative and design purposes. As ‘live’ metals, direct contact with acidic liquids like vinegar, sauce, and fruit juices, will accelerate this reaction and the look of the product will change. Should the lacquer come off through cleaning, washing, excess heat etc the patina will change and continue to develop. Not only does this create a brilliant finish but it prevents further ageing of the metal therefore preserving the look and design created. Young's company Sculpt Nouveau has created a full line of patina products, with everything you need to make beautiful and vibrant metal finishes, featuring:įor more information about Sculpt Nouveau patina products and sheet metal finishes, contact Industrial Metal Supply.After accelerating the natural ageing and antiquing process of our copper sheets we typically finish our work using a gloss lacquer. Ron Young, a highly regarded metallurgist who was known throughout the world for his knowledge and use of patinas, authored the two books on the subject, "Methods for Modern Sculptors" and "Contemporary Patination." Finish with a wax coating if more protection is desired. ![]() Two or three lighter coats are better than a single heavy coat, allowing the piece to dry between coats. Once the desired patina has been achieved, seal the piece with a clear sealer, metal oil or wax. Use two different finishes, one on top of the other, to achieve different effects. As the chemicals react with the metal surface, a colored pattern appears. Then, depending on the formulation, allow the finish to sit for a few minutes up to a day. Following directions for the particular finish, immerse the object in the stain or dye, or spray, brush, sponge, roll, or rub it on. Different finishes may require the surface of the metal to be either hot or cold (room temperature). Make sure the piece is completely dry before proceeding. Or, use a wire wheel or vinegar to etch the surface lightly. For some processes, the surface can be cleaned and abraded with an electric sander or sand blaster to better allow dyes or coatings to adhere. Be sure not to touch the piece with your hands, which would leave behind unwanted oils. The metal must be clean and free of any grease, dirt, rust or scale using a metal cleaner and degreaser. Work outside if possible, or in a location with adequate ventilation. Be sure to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles or safety glasses, and a respirator if needed. Watch this video about selecting the right patina based on ideal look, metal alloy, and layering options.įollow these basic instructions for creating a patina. Not all patinas, waxes and oils can be applied to all metals, so be sure read the instruction. Thanks to modern metallurgical science, a patina can make any metal finish "come to life with rich surfaces and vivid colors." Different metals, such as galvanized aluminum, tin, stainless, iron, bronze, and copper, produce different patterns and colors using different types of finish. A patina isn't just copper gutters turning green with age – it is the coloring of any metal surface by natural weathering or chemical "rusting" with acids. ![]() ![]() Whether you are creating an artistic sculpture or an architectural design, sheet metal finishes are easy to achieve. ![]()
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