Everything you need to know about Patina paint & how to use it
Wondering what the heck this “patina” talk is all about? Lets talk about patina and how we can use it in our creative projects with confidence.
What the heck is patina?
In this blog post, I will be diving into the products & process to achieve a beautiful patina finish. As always, I have included product links to the exact products that I use in my shop!
The products that I promote are going to be ones that I actually USE and love. For me to actually LOVE a product enough to promote it, means that believe in the QUALITY & PRICE. I hope that you may find some of the tools that I use in my business today to be ones that you can also utilize to increase the success of your business!
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Patina: Everything you need to know & How to use it!
patina: An introduction
What is Patina?
Patina is a surface layer formed through oxidation (chemical reaction) that displays various colors and textures depending on the metal involved.
What can you use Patina on?
You can patina anything you want- wood, leather, fabric, plastic, metals, etc. The patina world is your oyster, let your creativity run wild.
can you paint over patina?
If you find that you want to paint a piece that has patina, you can! Start by giving the piece a light scuff or sand just like you would any other piece prior to painting over it.
Can you remove patina?
YES! To remove the patina from brass and bronze: Mix 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup vinegar and enough flour to make a paste. Rub onto the object. Rinse and dry.
Where can I buy patina products?
If you have read any of my previous posts, you should know by now that I am a fan of Dixie Belle Paint Company products. I have never been disappointed by any product I have purchased from Dixie Belle Paint & they have sooo many resources for best practices.
Dixie Belle Paint Company does not currently offer patina products on Amazon but you can order all patina products directly from their website at dixiebellepaintcompany.com.
Dixie Belle Paint Company patina products linked below:
Patina paint comes in 3 colors:
Iron
Bronze
copper
Patina spray (3 options):
green
blue
yellow
Patina Top Coat (optional)
Patina Guard
How to use Dixie Belle Paint Company Patina - Step by step instructions
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.
I would love to see your patina project before & after pictures! Please leave a comment or shoot me an email! thank you for stopping by and i am so glad you have joined the reconciliation furniture tribe.
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