Patina: Everything you need to know & how to use it

Step by step instructions:

How to use dixie Belle Paint company patina products

Step 1: Clean the surface of your project.

Step 2: Set your project on top of a protected surface.

Protect your surface with cardboard, parchment paper, wax paper, newspaper or drop cloth.

Have paper towels nearby for quick clean up- this can be a messy project.

Step 3: Base Coat

• If your project is anything other than metal:

  • Apply 1x coat of your favorite Dixie Belle paint color & let dry.

• For Metal surfaces:

  • Apply 1x coat of “Prime Start”

(Prime Start contains an acid blocker to stop the rust/patina from eating through the patina paint & degrading the metal.)

Step 4: Apply Patina paint (Copper, bronze, or iron)

• Stir VERY well!!!

• Using a chip brush, foam brush or sponge, apply a thin coat of patina paint,

• Let your first coat dry, completely.

WARNING: Patina paint contains a significant amount of ground metal, which sinks to the bottom of the container- in order for this product to work as intended, you MUST stir!!

TIP: I use popsicle sticks in my shop for stirring.

Step 5: Apply second coat of patina paint & patina spray application

• Shake Patina spray VERY WELL & set aside.

• Apply second coat of patina paint & while it is still WET- apply patina spray over the wet patina paint.

You can mist or saturate the spray, depending on wether you want a light or heavy patina look.

NOTE: it can take 2-6 hours for full effect to take place.

Step 6: Optional Step

• Once your project is completely dry, you can seal your piece. However, sealing of the Copper and Bronze patina is not necessary.

• If you use the Iron (rust) patina- I recommend sealing to prevent any further color change as it can continue to rust further which will alter your appearance.

TIP: Sometimes the surface will have a “chalky” feel and some of the patina may rub off- to stop this, after everything is dry- you can wipe a DAMP rag over the surface and let air dry.