What chemical do I use to antique/patina the soldered edges of stained glass?

Question

I do not have a stained glass supplier anywhere near my home...

Answer 1

Different chemicals will produce different patinas. Your best bet is to go into your local shop and have them give you the right solution for the project you are working on. Most shops are very happy to help with this kind of thing.

Here are some additional tips:

Solder and lead change color naturally over time, but you can change their color instantly by using patinas. There are many different formulas producing a variety of colors.

Patinas are easy to use. Make sure your project is thoroughly clean and free of soldering, flux and cutting residues. There are many commercially available cleaners made specifically for stained glass. Make sure you select the correct type of patina for your application. Some patinas only work on solder, others only on lead. Follow the manufacturers instructions and use a brush or soft rag to apply the patina until you reach the desired color. Wash the piece again to remove any patina from the glass.

Finishing compounds (or wax) are the final step to completing your stained glass project. They polish the glass and solder while helping to prevent oxidation.

When using Antique Brass patina, first scrub your solder seams with fine steel wool. apply the patina sparingly with a clean brush, using only a few strokes until you reach the desired color. Quickly move on to the next area.

Spotting on the edge of mirror is caused by oil, flux, patinas and other chemicals penetrating the silvered back. Avoid grinding mirror and apply a mirror edge sealant before foiling or leading.

Never mix patinas and always use proper ventilation and skin protection.

To patina brass black, add a dash of table salt to a little black patina in a glass or plastic container. Mix well, apply to brass and let it dry. Clean and finish as usual.

For best results, plan your time so that you can clean and patina as soon as you're done soldering.

When patina won't take evenly, remove it using fine (0000 gauge) steel wool, clean, rinse and reapply the patina.
Use a clean coffee filter to dust and remove finger prints from you waxed projects.

Answer 2

I don't think you can, but if you can take the coushions off, put straight detergent on it, let it sit for a couple of hours and run it through the washer (on delicate or handwash), that is how I get stains off clothes (blood, ketchup, black and red mud - I live in CO, pretty much everything) and use cold water, it is an organic stain, the hot could set the stain if you can't take off the cover, do the same, but use a vet dru vec and handscrub it.. ps that oxy stuff made my aunts carpet lighter than the rest when she used it and it looked worse.

Answer 3

You will love this forum for stain glass enthusiasts. See link #1
Check this site for resources and links to many sites which explain the technique you are looking for. (#2)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

ask your stained glass supplier, geeze