What is a solution to make shiny copper or gold colored metal look antique but not rusted?

Answer 1

You can get an "antiquing kit" at just about any hardware store or Wlamart, etc. It's very simple to use and the results are really nice. You basically paint a base color over the metal, and then add an antiquing color. It can be brass, gold, copper, silver or other metallic looks. I used these kits many times and have always liked the results.
Good luck

Answer 2

I at times use a tarnishing or a blackening agent to highlight pattern work on my jewelry pieces.

Liver of sulfur, which normally comes in small pellets that you dissolve in warm water, is a common tarnishing agent used on metal. I like to use liver of sulfur at a relatively cool temp, dip the jewelry item for a few moments, rinse it in a cool bath, and repeat. I repeat the dipping and rinsing process several times till the "antiquing" is what I want to see. I find by doing it this way I get a wider variety of hues and a more interesting patina.

For a black antiquing look, I use "Background Antique" by VIGOR. I apply it with a small paintbrush and have running cold water immediatly available to stop the blackening process.

Both items are available from any number of jewelry-supply houses. I use Otto Frei--a reputable company; see the link below

Answer 3

If you ever had a brass or copper bracelet-you know that it gets that antique patena on it. this is caused by the oils from your body. just wipe with a lite oil and let a little time take care of the rest--good luck

Answer 4

it is called paint...go look at HGTV's web site and put it in the search engine...antiquing a lamp or metal...