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Patina Kit: Ferric Chloride/ Ferric Nitrate/ Sulfurated Potash/ Cupric Nitrate
$ 27.95
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Description
Basic Patina Kit With Four ChemicalsThis set of four chemicals provides ample amounts of each chemical for patination on copper, brass, and bronze metals.
• Ferric Chloride • Ferric Nitrate
• Sulfurated Potash • Cupric Nitrate
This beginning kit includes four of our most popular patina chemicals for use on copper, brass, and bronze. These will help you create a wide variety of shades, including tans, browns, red browns, greys and blacks. Six recipes are included to get you started.
This kit will help you achieve the all important base color needed on copper, before going on to different, more vibrant colors.
Basic Patina Kit Includes...
Ferric Chloride, 100g.
Ferric Nitrate, 100g.
Sulfurated Potash, 100g.
Cupric Nitrate, 100g — For you to try your hand at turquoise colors.
Six Patina recipes.
Guide to patina creation.
Light to Dark Brown
Ingredients
Ferric Nitrate... 1/2 tsp
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
Hot or cold process. (Red to reddish brown has also been reported using this recipe.)
Brown to Black
Ingredients
Sulfurated Potash grape sized lump (crushed).
Ferric Nitrate... 1/2 tsp
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
Hot or cold process. Use fresh solution each time.
Blackish Brown
Ingredients
Ferric Nitrate... 2 oz
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Sulfurated Potash... 1/4 oz
Process
Hot or cold process. Mix in the order given.
Florentine Brown
Ingredients
Ferric Chloride... 1 tsp
Ferric Nitrate... 1/2 tsp
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
Hot or cold process. This old Italian formula produces a rich brown patina.
Basic Green
Ingredients
Cupric Nitrate... 1 tsp
Distilled Water... 1 pint
Process
Hot process, semi-transparent patina. Heat metal and apply a fresh mixture for each coloring.
Straw Yellow
Ingredients
Ferric Nitrate... 1/2 tsp
Distilled Water... 1/2 pint
Process
Hot process.
SAFETY:
Wear chemical splash goggles, disposable gloves, and a lab chemical apron. Youths should handle these chemicals under supervision.
Also included with the kit is a full guide covering...
Metal preparation.
Basic equipment needed.
Maintenance of your patinas.
Safety.
Variables that might affect the patina process.
IMPORTANT! Shipping is restricted. Ships to destinations within the 48 contiguous US states and Canada. No air deliveries allowed.