Uncle Trav's miniature tiki huts....Small Paradise. Diving into a new project - Other Crafts

UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Fri, Mar 11, 2016 5:28 AM Thanks everyone!! I have done a test on the underside of the helmet and the patina looks like it will work well. After stripping the lacquer off the helmet I applied two coats of primer to the test area. Following the instructions I let the primer dry overnight. Next I applied a coat of the copper oxidizing paint and let that dry. The last step was to apply another coat of the copper paint and while it is still wet apply the green oxidizing solution. I dabbed the solution on with a small sponge to add some texture. The green patina started to appear in about ten minutes. I'm pretty happy the effect so far on the test area.

Thanks everyone!! I have done a test on the underside of the helmet and the patina looks like it will work well. After stripping the lacquer off the helmet I applied two coats of primer to the test area. Following the instructions I let the primer dry overnight. Next I applied a coat of the copper oxidizing paint and let that dry. The last step was to apply another coat of the copper paint and while it is still wet apply the green oxidizing solution. I dabbed the solution on with a small sponge to add some texture. The green patina started to appear in about ten minutes. I'm pretty happy the effect so far on the test area.

Post #760634 by uncle trav on Fri, Mar 11, 2016 5:28 AM