Some teasers of my latest patina's.
An Anarchist and 2 stingrays
An Anarchist and 2 stingrays
Anarchist Mod Ammonia and Salt Patina
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Looking good there @Necris, love those colours!Some teasers of my latest patina's.
An Anarchist and 2 stingrays
Thanks @BumbleBee
Have been experimenting with a new method as well as a new fume mix.
Vinegar makes for a brittle patina but gives the yellows,oranges and greens.
So its about getting enough vinegar in the mix to colour,but not enough to soften the finish.vinegar patina is extremely fine,so wipes off under water when rinsing.this gives you the burnt copper exposed bits.
Its a process,but works well.
Have been experimenting with a new method as well as a new fume mix.
Vinegar makes for a brittle patina but gives the yellows,oranges and greens.
So its about getting enough vinegar in the mix to colour,but not enough to soften the finish.vinegar patina is extremely fine,so wipes off under water when rinsing.this gives you the burnt copper exposed bits.
Its a process,but works well.
Stunning stuff, you are now getting quite professional!
Much appreciated.
But i havent even scratched the surface.this is a pic from a fb group.
But i havent even scratched the surface.this is a pic from a fb group.
Wow, I see what you mean.Much appreciated.
But i havent even scratched the surface.this is a pic from a fb group.
The artistry in some of those pictures is beyond me.but i have focussed on, mastered and improvised the sisal method as shown top right.
I struggle to get the bare copper "flame" type as shown bottom right in the last 2.
That will be my next attempt.the darker patinas involve more complex chemicals and some heat so a proper work area will be in order.
I still need to fimd someone who xan cut custom vinyl stickers.have a contact in the US but shipping is insane.
Had a wee wet sanding cock up.
Had a perfect finish...except for one overspray ripple.
Tried to take a shortcut.
And learnt my lesson
Anyway...onwards
Playing with some copper sheeting too
Had a perfect finish...except for one overspray ripple.
Tried to take a shortcut.
And learnt my lesson
Anyway...onwards
Playing with some copper sheeting too
pretty happy with these two,now they dry for a week or two,depending on the weather
Playing around with combining methods.this is a variation on sisal and dragon scale methods.
Results this morning
Results this morning
Third coat of clear on.
I like this one the most 
Much appreciated.i think so too.i wont lie,pretty proud of this one.
i had the original inventors of both the dragon scale and sisal methods waiting with baited breath to see the results of my hybrid.pretty awesome having the entire patina mods admin staff watching my post
aim high or don't bother
call me crazy,but the more i look at it,the more i want to redo it,i want more sisal patterning,more definition on the scales.will get some copper tubing and new netting for the long weekend
i had the original inventors of both the dragon scale and sisal methods waiting with baited breath to see the results of my hybrid.pretty awesome having the entire patina mods admin staff watching my post
aim high or don't bother
call me crazy,but the more i look at it,the more i want to redo it,i want more sisal patterning,more definition on the scales.will get some copper tubing and new netting for the long weekend
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A few more techniques in trial stages,some work,some need work.
Top is a stingray,the rest is 22mm copper tube for practice and sample tubes.
First CA glue clear coats went okay.then while cleaning ths inside with a wire brush in drill i was greeted by my dog,with a solid ear encompassing lick.
The drill went mal and flung it across the courtyard.
That ice blue and white patina will be next up.found those colours by accident last run.
Top is a stingray,the rest is 22mm copper tube for practice and sample tubes.
First CA glue clear coats went okay.then while cleaning ths inside with a wire brush in drill i was greeted by my dog,with a solid ear encompassing lick.
The drill went mal and flung it across the courtyard.
That ice blue and white patina will be next up.found those colours by accident last run.
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Some more sample tubes and one mal kop idea.
Trying to get the patteen of the leaf veins going.its on stage 2 of 3 stage patina at the moment.
Back to basic on one tube.
Trying to get the patteen of the leaf veins going.its on stage 2 of 3 stage patina at the moment.
Back to basic on one tube.
Oooh interesting idea with the leaves, hope it comes out with all those fine detailsSome more sample tubes and one mal kop idea.
Trying to get the patteen of the leaf veins going.its on stage 2 of 3 stage patina at the moment.
Back to basic on one tube.
Leaf seems to be too soft.need something with more defined veigns.
Wrapped it in another creeper i found for a final natural texture and now it can fume.
Wrapped it in another creeper i found for a final natural texture and now it can fume.
Still looks good thoughLeaf seems to be too soft.need something with more defined veigns.
Wrapped it in another creeper i found for a final natural texture and now it can fume.
Testing medium viscosity CA glue.
Bit of learning curve.find it's chipping heavily.
Awesome finish tho.
8 coats in an hour and its ready to sand.
CA sanded with 1000,1200 and then 2000.
the edges still need some figuring out on the technique .
Looks rough before all the coats are applied.chips like a bastard too.
Bit of learning curve.find it's chipping heavily.
Awesome finish tho.
8 coats in an hour and its ready to sand.
CA sanded with 1000,1200 and then 2000.
the edges still need some figuring out on the technique .
Looks rough before all the coats are applied.chips like a bastard too.
seriously annoyed,putting my stingray back together i noticed the drill driven flight across the courtyard did serious damage,rim is bent and threads are stuffed.
top wont screw on,bugger.
need another copper mod,but will keep messing with the copper tubing,somewhat cheaper,if entirely unvapeable
top wont screw on,bugger.
need another copper mod,but will keep messing with the copper tubing,somewhat cheaper,if entirely unvapeable
Thank Silver,i have been wanting to move out of this rapidly failing house for 4 years,that view captivates me daily.Love the background in your pics @Necris
my lawn ends in a 30cm high wooden pole fence and the rest is bush,beach and water as far as the eye can see.
dont think i will be happy in another place,hard on the damn wallet,but good for the soul
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