Browning copper

Bowiemaker

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Hi, I'm new to the forum and I'm wondering if someone out there can tell me a good way to get that rich brown patina (like an old penny) on newly worked copper.............thank you
 
There are a number of chemical solutions to get various patina on copper and brass. I think Brownell's is the best place to start. But for what it's worth, I've had great luck just "handling" copper. The oil in your skin will put a beautiful patina on copper, and the more polished the finish the more depth the patina will have. That's my preferred way to deal with copper; just rub it for a few weeks whenever you're watching TV or showing off your work.
 
ddavelarsen said:
There are a number of chemical solutions to get various patina on copper and brass. I think Brownell's is the best place to start. But for what it's worth, I've had great luck just "handling" copper. The oil in your skin will put a beautiful patina on copper, and the more polished the finish the more depth the patina will have. That's my preferred way to deal with copper; just rub it for a few weeks whenever you're watching TV or showing off your work.
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Copper oxidizes quickly. After you do the final buff, don't apply
any protective coating to the surface and it will oxidize evenly and quickly.
Dave, I took your advice and ate for those who could not make it.:barf::barf::barf: :( :o Strictly salad today, Fred
 
Another way is to coat the piece with vegetable oil and heat it with a torch. Gives it the nice glowing brown color.

Unfortunately this won't work once the knife is finished though.
 
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