[Jewelry making - Article 00051] - Re: [Orchid] Heat patina on copper

[Donna Blow]

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Stephanie,

    For a long-lasting patina, try using the oven.  Using various
    temperatures and times will give you a wonderful range of colors.  I
    prefer to use a torch, but failing that, it's the next best option.
    To keep the colors I use a carnuba floor wax applied *very* lightly.
    If your colors are disappearing when you spray, then they are not
    deep enough. 

regards,
Donna Blow, dzines by donna

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