[Jewelry making - Article 00872] - [Orchid] Cat litter patina?

[Tracey Bell]

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    People always tell me cat pee is a great patina, and I finally tried
    it.  I did two tests, one copper covered with litter, and one copper
    suspended over litter.  The suspended one came out a beautiful dark
    teal blue, but I have to admit I am a bit grossed out by the source.
     Is it essentially amonia that is doing the coloring?  Is it going
    to stink or bother people's skin anymore than any other patina?  (I
    am going to seal it with wax) suggestions?  comments?  experiences? 
    Tracey - in New Mexico with too much spare time on her hands and
    some confused cats. 



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