I was told that it something you can make to age copper faster to get the green effect?
2006-08-30 08:39:43 · 6 answers · asked by just me 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
ammonia, But not all copper will turn just green, some turn a bronze color. Also there could be a lacquer finish on the copper. You would have to brush it with steel wool if it does. You may need to apply a number of times for it to age.
2006-08-30 08:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by backhome101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The green effect is called patina - they do sell products that will add patina to copper - check Home Depot.
2006-08-30 08:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use to put brass (part copper) in sulfur springs and it would be totally green overnight. Try sulfur water.
2006-08-30 08:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get a patina product from a stained glass company
stainedglassfactory.com should have it.
Also, try mail@sgnpublishing.com A leading stained glass news magazine
2006-08-30 09:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Ron 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dilute acid, I think. Don't know for sure. Might try a drop of lemon juice or vinegar, keep it in a bottle to keep the humidity high, come back in a week. *shrug*
2006-08-30 08:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think I have heard somewhere that ammonia increases oxidation dramatically.
2006-08-30 08:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by bradthepilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋