![]() ![]() ![]() Packed with charts and formulas that will make your decision-making process easier, the book is arranged with information up front, followed by a directory of samples, and finishing with the recipes used to create those samples. You will find the patterns used in backgrounds for interior automotive trim, appliance trim, furniture nameplates, and cosmetic appliqu é s to name a few. Finishes in this series can be used to give a well-used or aged decoration to your aluminum nameplate or trim. My sweat can cause a blue/white/green corrosion but it usually just darkens/browns the bronze. Patina finishes on aluminum showcase craftsmanship and character. Yellow bronze/bronze aluminum behave in a different way. The standard CuSN bronze will follow this. This book should be in every jewelry artists library." -Lexi Erickson, President, Wubbers University "This is a serious serious book! Matthew Runfola has written what might well become the bible of Patina, which details over 300 patination recipes for all different types of metal (steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, silver, and aluminum). There are several different ways to achieve the patina of your dreams. Not only are the examples of finished jewelry inspiring, the entire book is well organized and the photos are clear and beautifully presented. I know of no university classes that even come close to delving into the subject with such intensity. I learned so much that I cannot wait to try. ANYONE interested in adding color to their jewelry should own this. This is one book that I will read cover to cover. This book is an inspirational resource, a how-to guide, and a book that you have long been waiting for. Patina also discusses safety issues and handling and disposing of hazardous or corrosive materials as well as proper ventilation. All recipes feature step-by-step illustrated instructions. Cross-references take you to the variety of patination techniques offered, including immersion, brush application, spraying, fuming, layering, using resists, hot and cold applications, and more. Patina discusses variables that affect the overall metal coloration such as surface preparation, chemical formula, application method, and more. Neatly organized by metal type then by color for ease of reference. This all-skill-level book covers steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, silver, and aluminum. An explosion of patination methods from beginner to advanced skill levels Patina offers a collection of over 300 metal patination recipes, application instructions, and full-sized samples for anyone working in metals, including jewelers, sculptors, and metal artisans. ![]()
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