#Copper with patina color fabric pro#

Allow Object to dry completely & Seal (Optional). You can extend the time you have to work with the green spray paint by working in smaller areas or using a little water – dampening your paper towels or spraying an ultra-fine mist of water over the green spray paint while it is still wet. I find the best results, the ones that most accurately reproduce oxidized copper in this faux finish is achieved by removing the vast majority of the green paint. The first time I experimented with different methods of painting a copper finish in my backyard, I made a point of having a cardboard box nearby so that I could toss paint-soaked rags and paper towels into without having to worry about splattering paint on anything valuable. It’s far too easy to stain your clothes or even your trashcan when you use this method, so be careful.

#Copper with patina color fabric pro#

Pro tip: Make sure you have a container ready to put your paint-soaked paper towels in.

When you use this method of leaving green paint (which simulates the appearance of oxidization) in the grooves, your shiny metallic copper object will be transformed into a vintage copper paint job that looks aged and worn. Turning or folding the paper towel as needed will ensure that you are wiping with a clean surface that will absorb any excess paint that has accumulated.ĭuring this step, the green paint is almost completely removed from the high points of your object, but it is still visible in the grooves and depressions. Grab a handful of paper towels and vigorously wipe the surface of your object to remove all excess green spray paint before it has a chance to dry (and it dries quickly!). Create Faux Finish by Wiping with Paper Towels. Spray a small section with a thin, even layer, making sure to paint only a small section at a time and to move the flow of the paint so that it covers multiple sides at the same time, as shown. Use the green spray paint to cover the base coat of metallic copper spray paint. The Liquitex artist spray paint is highly recommended for this step I’ve tested this method with both generic brand green paint (too translucent) and even higher-end Montana artists’ spray paint (too quick-drying), and nothing produces the antique copper patina effect quite like Liquitex does. (remember, ONLY use #6 variation of this color, standard chromium oxide green is too vibrant to replicate copper’s natural oxidation in this faux finish) Spray Object with Chromium Oxide Green #6 When you’re antiquing your copy object with faux oxidation, you must move through them as quickly as possible in order to prevent the layer of oxidation-looking paint from drying before the finish technique is applied to the surface. For success, preparation and quick work is key, so read through the following steps. While you Wait for the Copper Paint to Dry… In those trials, the copper highlights of the object I was painting took on a grayish dull tone as a result of being damaged by the antiquing process. As I tested this method for painting an antique copper finish, I learned that if I started the antiquing process before the bottom layer of metallic copper spray paint was completely dry, the finish of the copper paint would be damaged. Really take time here and let the copy paint dry completely – and I mean completely – before applying the second coat. A too-heavy application can leave drips dried in the finish of the paint that will be a dead giveaway of a poorly done faux patina. Paint the object using spray paint with foil copper finish or metallic copper finish.īe sure that all sides of the object are covered- with my frame, this was tricky! The trick is to paint multiple light coats rather than a single heavy coat. Spray paint the item with metallic copper spray paint If you are priming, be sure to read the label on your primer and only proceed once the label indicates that the primer is dry and the primer feels dry and hard to the touch. If you’ll be applying this antique copper painting method to bare unfinished wood, raw metal, or surfaces that aren’t completely smooth, go ahead and use a primer.

(Optional) Prime the surfaceīecause Krylon metallic spray paints are of high quality, you should be able to skip this step if you are painting over an already painted surface. Wash the object gently with water, paper towels, and a small amount of vinegar – and allow it to dry completely before moving on to the next step. Vintage items often require a thorough cleaning before painting. Steps to paint an antique copper patina with paint Choose and clean the object