First attempt at Patina

[Sask]

This was my first attempt at Patina. It didn't turn out quite how I was hoping, but that's alright. I certainly learned a few key lessons like not to attempt it on an authentic mod on your first try and not to over salt. My next will be better. Hopefully.

 

[Susan~S]

That looks great! A lot better than I've seen on any youtube video.

 

[TheRac25]

i dont see any problems with it, what aspect are you dissatisfied with?

 

[Equilibrium]

Yeah, I think that looks great!

 

[TamiP]

I think it's quite beautiful. Great job. I don't know what you are disatissfied with, but I hope you find a solution to change that the next time you try. LOL@don't try it the first time on an original. Probably a good tip.

 

[Sask]

Well, what happened is that the salt I used didn't really dissolve, because I used way to much. I wanted somewhat of a blue finish and probably would have had it, if I didn't have to wash the mod before clear coating to remove the chunky salt.

 

[MikenGA]

Sask, that's BEAUTIFUL! I had no idea something like THAT could be done.

Does it work on Stainless Steel?

 

[TamiP]

It would have been beautiful as blue, but really it is a happy accident because it is beautiful and unusual both. Very nice. What made the type of salt you used not disolve properly, do you know?

 

[Tinkiegrrl]

I think you did a great job! May not be what you intended, but it looks gorgeous anyway.

 

[sc12]

Forget blue. What you ended with has a warm, rich look.

 

[inswva]

I think it looks awesome. Almost like burled walnut. Very cool.

 

[NathanielFT]

Sask, that's BEAUTIFUL! I had no idea something like THAT could be done.

Does it work on Stainless Steel?

Don't think you can patina SS, but have a look at alcohol ink i've seen some really great work done with it on SS mods

 

[DoubleEwe]

I am not in the know when it comes to Patinas, but I was wondering if you could remove your forced patina by using the lemon juice or vinegar method? (The methods for cleaning copper)

I am itching to try the egg patina method when my copper mod arrives, but I don't want to be stuck with a dodgy looking mod if it doesn't turn out as planned.

 

[AzPlumber]

I am not in the know when it comes to Patinas, but I was wondering if you could remove your forced patina by using the lemon juice or vinegar method? (The methods for cleaning copper)

I am itching to try the egg patina method when my copper mod arrives, but I don't want to be stuck with a dodgy looking mod if it doesn't turn out as planned.

Would have to remove the clear coat he used first but a water soluble soldering flux (plumbers) would remove the patina.

 

[DoubleEwe]

Good to know, thanks for the answer Az

 

[AzPlumber]

Don't think you can patina SS, but have a look at alcohol ink i've seen some really great work done with it on SS mods

Hydro dip would also look nice

 

[NathanielFT]

Hydro dip would also look nice

Interesting i haven't heard of this one so its google time, thanks

 

[Sask]

Whenever I end up redoing it, sanding it should be enough to remove the clear coat and patina?