![]() ![]() (I’m a lefty, so I have those things on the left side of my tray. In the bottom left corner are my Q-tips and tiny craft brushes. In the top left corner of the tray you can see a stack of my little cut paper towel squares and my yogurt lid painter’s palette. ![]() I used a washable, standard black plastic jewelry tray, lined with a paper towel, and put everything I was going to use inside this tray. So here’s how I contained the mess and made cleanup quick and easy: These patinas can be messy to work with, and can also leave stains on things you didn’t mean to color. The manufacturer recommends avoiding skin contact while working with these patinas – so you may want to wear disposable gloves.Īlso consider wearing protective eyewear, and having adequate ventilation.Īnd wear clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting stained. The “Rusted Hardware” collection, with Vintaj patina colors of Cinnabar, Clay, and Rust:Īlso the “Weathered Copper” collection, with Vintaj patina colors of Verdigris, Jade, and Moss:Īnd for an easy, recyclable “painter’s palette” to use with these patina inks, I used a clean lid from a plastic yogurt container: I also cut half of a paper towel into little squares about 40mm (1.5″) size, for easier use with dabbing, blotting, and wiping the patinas on the metal.Paper towels – for a work surface that can handle the mess also to use for dabbing the patina onto the metal, and for artistically wiping off areas of the patina.Something to serve as a “painter’s palette” to squirt the patina inks onto.Optional: Manicure emery board in a fine grit – for removing areas of patina.You can also use a small chunk of #0000 steel wool (but be careful of shedding steel wool fibers sticking onto patina that’s not quite dry). ![]() Sandpaper – small square of 400-grit or finer, for removing areas of patina.I used Q-tips and tiny craft brushes from a local craft store. I used a variety of raw brass items purchased on (you can do search there for “raw brass”). Optional: Vintaj glaze for sealing or thinning the patina inks.I used Vintaj patinas, available online and in craft stores. Opaque patina inks that are made to adhere to metal.In this tutorial, I’ll show you six jewelry patina techniques using these opaque inks. Unlike most patina processes, you can precisely control the outcome of the color on your jewelry project.Īnd as you play with this type of metal coloring, you’ll enjoy finding new ways to create with it. This is an easy way to create patina effects in a variety of colors. Simply paint or dab the patina ink onto your metal. We’ll use opaque patina inks that are made to adhere to metal. Here’s a fun way to play with a variety of jewelry patina techniques. ![]()
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