Red copper patina

Red Copper by Mrs. Kuroki Frame by me So many of my fellow metalsmiths are eager to learn how I achieve the red color on copper which I use a lot in my jewelry. These are definitely some of my most popular pieces of jewelry. Most people are curious what the material is because it doesn't look like what people think of when they think of copper. I learned this method in Japan about twenty years ago from my teacher, Ayako Kuroki. She called it "houshyayaki" which translates to "grilled borax"…

So, I tried my hand at creating a red patina on copper. I read this blog, found some Borax (thank you Eileen for your help navigating Target!) and went to work. I have some sheet copper that I obtained a while ago from some very, very nice workmen in Jamaica Plain (MA) - they were working on the roof of an old stone house outside Forest Hill Cemetery - they let me grab as much as I could carry in one load which was SO so nice. Anyway, I cut a couple of squares out of that copper (not sure…

Foldformed Copper Bracelet With Red Heat Patina: The main purpose of this Instructable is to show you how to get vibrant red colors on copper sheet using a simple heat patina. This can be done with one household ingredient, plus a torch (and necessary safety equipment for working with a torch and …

As I walk through the neighbourhood these days, I notice the first blushing trees. So many shades of red: burgundy, crimson, vermillion, even some magenta – and some rusty reds too. I enjoy t…

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I tried the torch heating and borax method of adding a red patina to copper again. I textured the piece of copper first and then heated it from the back. My goal is to get my process to the point where I am getting consistent results. Practice, practice, practice! I started out with a piece of copper sheet - keeping the pieces relatively small until I get a feel for the heat needed to make this happen consistently. I did discover that in my experiments today - the torch has to be hot and the…

I know a lot of you are eager to see my results with Modern Masters' copper patina paints, so let's get right to it! First, I bought this seahorse statue at Home Goods for about $20, with the sole purpose of turning it copper: Next, two coats of the Modern Masters copper paint: After allowing the two coats to cure overnight, I brushed on a third coat of copper, and then quickly spritzed the whole thing with the same blue aging solution I used on my bronze fairy. (You need to apply the…

Foldformed Copper Bracelet With Red Heat Patina: The main purpose of this Instructable is to show you how to get vibrant red colors on copper sheet using a simple heat patina. This can be done with one household ingredient, plus a torch (and necessary safety equipment for working with a torch and …

Hello dear readers, You all know by now, that I am developing a bit of an obsession with copper. I think it is a natural progression to want to start playing with the effects that copper can give - particularly the 'patina'. Actually, the meaning of 'patina' is really something that results from usage or corrosion over time, usually a greenish layer (basic copper sulphate) that forms on copper or bronze. So, technically, some of the patinas I am about to show you are more of a chemical…

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Red Copper by Mrs. Kuroki Frame by me So many of my fellow metalsmiths are eager to learn how I achieve the red color on copper which I use a lot in my jewelry. These are definitely some of my most popular pieces of jewelry. Most people are curious what the material is because it doesn't look like what people think of when they think of copper. I learned this method in Japan about twenty years ago from my teacher, Ayako Kuroki. She called it "houshyayaki" which translates to "grilled borax"…

Wondering how to turn copper green? I've got the copper patina solution recipes for you! We're adding patina copper sheets to our stairs, but first I needed to experiment to find the perfect copper patina recipe. Here you'll find three: one subtle patina'd copper, second a green copper verdigris, the last a blue patina on copper. So many crafty ideas!

Do you love the look of copper, but the price makes your head whip the other way? Have no fear my dear! You can create inexpensive faux copper and patina for a fraction of the cost.

In this post, I'm sharing 3 ways to make copper patina - subtle, green and blue. And would you believe that you've probably got all the ingredients in your home already? Kitchen chemistry is so