patinas??

[CAUTION]

What types of metals will patina or is it just a matter of using the right chemicals? Thanks

 

[emrhuskers]

carbon steels will patina.

 

[A C Richards]

It is the matter of using the right chemicals and processes. Most metals will patina. What metal to use depends on what you want for the final outcome to be.

 

[CAUTION]

Would titanium take a patina?

 

[12345678910]

You can colour Titanium with electrical anodizing and heat oxidization colouring.

 

[A C Richards]

By strict definition heat "oxidation" coloring is a form of patina. If it will do what you want, Depends on what your final desire is.

 

[Tilley Knife]

Most metals will patina.

This is true; however, the best patina is a natural one. They only come with time and responsible use of the blade.