Supplemental Patina Overview

The information provided here is complimentary supplemental data designed to help you make an informed decision. Please remember that color charts and swatches are representational only, and final results can vary with chemical processes.

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Patina Metal Effect Table

Patina Type	Bronze, Brass, & Copper	Iron & Steel	Aluminum	Zinc & Galvanized Steel	Stainless Steel	Notes and Conditions
Black Magic Patina	Darken to Black	Black Finish	No Effect	Weathered Black Patina	No Effect	Multiple coats needed for black finish.
Traditional Midnight Black Patina	Brown to Antique Black (Diluted)	Blue/Black to Dark Black	Grey/Black to Solid Black	Bronze/Brown to Warm Colors	No Effect	Rust develops slowly, allowing time for sealing.
Slate Black Patina	Similar Darkening	Black with Brown	Brown (Applied Hot)	Dark Brown to Black	Red, Black, Brown (Applied Hot)	Dilutable for lighter coats.
Stainless Black Patina	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Red-Brown or Weathered Black	Blue Grey to Darker Shades	Best at full strength; dilutable.
Zinc Grey Patina	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Black or Mottled Black (Full Strength), Light Grey (Diluted)	No Effect	Layer for darker shade.
Antiquing Patina	Aged Brown to Black	Grey to Black	Grey to Black	Grey to Black	No Effect	Can be thinned with distilled water.
Copper Plating Patina	No Effect	Copper Finish (Salmon to Dark Copper)	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Not for Metal Coatings or with other patinas.
Copper Rust Patina	Red to Brown Finish	Blacken (Applied Hot)	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Not for Metal Coatings.
Copper Sulfate Patina	Brown (Applied Hot)	Copper Color (Applied Cold)	No Effect	Grey Finish (Applied Cold)	No Effect
Darkening Patina	Golden to Very Dark Brown	Grey to Black	No Effect	Black	No Effect	Often diluted for lighter color.
Deep Brown Patina	Slow Reacting Brown	Quick Dark Brown with Greys and Blacks	No Effect	Fast Developing Yellow Brown	No Effect	Dilutable for lighter coats.
Ferric Nitrate Patina	Transparent Golden to Dark Burgundy Brown	Stable Orange Rust (Applied Cold)	No Effect	Yellow Brown Finish	No Effect	Commonly used over Liver of Sulfur.
Ferric Nitrate/Ferric Chloride Patina	Transparent Red Brown to Dark Brown	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Honeycomb Patina	Warm Brown	Golden Brown	Golden Brown	Golden Brown	Golden Brown	Immediate soft brass/light gold finish.
Japanese Brown	Golden Brown	Brown Rust (Cold), Dark Chocolate (Hot)	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Heat darkens the color and reduces mottling.
Liver of Sulfur	Golden Brown to Burgundy Black	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Used as a base patina for contrast.
Oil Rubbed Patina	Rich Brown	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Takes a few minutes to develop.
Rustic Brown Patina	Rich Brown	Bronze Brown	No Effect	Grey to Black	No Effect	Takes 3-5 minutes to develop.
Tan Patina	Opaque Tan	Opaque Tan	Opaque Tan	Opaque Tan	Opaque Tan	Can be diluted for lighter finish.
White Bismuth Patina	Off-White (Applied Hot)	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Commonly used as a base for other hot patinas.
Jade Green Patina	Kelly Green (Cold), Jade Green (Hot)	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Use with Universal Black for enhanced jade color.
Light Green Patina	Light Green Finish	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Takes 2-12 hours to react.
Mint Green	Beautiful Green in Full Sun	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Suitable for outdoor copper works.
Tiffany Green	Tiffany Green Finish	Bright Orange Rust	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Apply in shade if outdoors.
Cupric Nitrate	Blue Green Finish	Rust	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Used over base patinas for depth.
Powder Blue	Bright Ocean Blue	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Stable and suitable for outdoor work.
Original Blue	Light, Pale Blue to Turquoise	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Requires 24 hours to develop.
Rainbow Patina	Various Colors (Hot Application)	Various Colors (Hot Application)	No Effect	No Effect	Various Colors (Hot Application)	Protect with Clear Guard when dry.
Torch Patina	Direct Application	Use over Copper Plate Patina Base	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect	Colors determined by application techniques.

This comprehensive table covers a wide range of patinas and their effects on different metals, along with specific notes and conditions for application.

Blacks & Brown Color Chart + Zinc(Galvanized) + Slate Black Chart

Green & Blue Color Chart

Jade Green Patina is a hot or cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. If applied cold, the color develop into kelly green in about 12 hours. If applied hot, the color will be jade green when used with the Universal Black or Black Dye-Oxide Patinas. The finish should be protected with 2 coats of Clear Guard.

Light Green Patina is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Apply to a clean, cold (65°-70°F) metal. It will take 2-12 hours to completely react with the metal.

Mint Green is a patina for bronze, brass, and copper that may be applied hot or cold. This patina will create a beautiful green while in the full sun and is recommended when working outdoors on copper roofs and gutters.

Tiffany Green is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. It may be used both indoors and outdoors. If used outdoors, Tiffany Green should be applied in the shade. Once the patina has developed it may be placed in full sun. Tiffany Green will create a bright orange rust on iron and steel.

Traditional Green Patinas are available in 8oz., 32oz., 1 gal., and 5 gal. sizes. Spray tops are included with 8oz. and 32oz. bottles. One gallon of Traditional Green Patina generally covers 200 sq. ft. An alternative green when working outdoors in the sun is the Vista Green Patina.

Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Blue Patinas are a range of blue aging solutions for bronze, brass, copper, and the Metal Coatings. These patinas will rust iron and steel and should not be used on aluminum. To use Traditional Blue Patinas on those surfaces, Prime-It and a Metal Coating should be applied first.

Cupric Nitrate is a classic hot patina for bronze, brass, and copper resulting in a blue green finish. If used on iron or steel, rust will occur. Cupric Nitrate is commonly used over the top of a base patina such as Traditional Liver of Sulfur or Ferric Nitrate Patinas to add more depth and contrast to the finish.

Powder Blue is a cold patina for bronze, brass, copper, and the Metal Coatings. This patina results in a stable opaque finish close to a bright ocean blue. Because of its stability once dry and sealed, it is a good choice for outdoor work. However, it should be applied indoors and requires at least 24 hours to develop.

Original Blue is a cold patina for bronze, brass, copper, and the Metal Coatings resulting in a light, pale blue to turquoise finish. Like the Powder Blue Patina, it should be allowed to develop for 24 hours before sealing.

Traditional Blue Patinas are sold in 8oz., 32oz., and 1 gal. sizes. Spray tops are included with 8oz. and 32oz. bottles. One gallon of Traditional Blue Patina generally covers 200 sq. ft.