![]() Then I sprayed the Blue Patina Spray randomly over the wet Copper-Painted Clock as shown below.Īfter 2-6 hours you get an authentic-looking Verdigris finish! To finish my clock, I decided to add some gilding wax to layer the patina and bring back a little shine. ![]() While my second coat of paint was STILL WET, I got out this Blue Patina Spray and gave it a really good shake.Īfter it was shaken well, I opened the top and screwed on the spray nozzle which is included with the spray. It doesn’t have to be a perfect paint job. Once my first coat of copper dried, I added a second coat of Copper Patina Paint in the exact same way as the first. You don’t have to worry about a smooth finish or making it look perfect. This makes applying patina paint to a project fast and easy. I painted one coat onto the clock making sure to add some texture by bouncing my brush up and down rather than brushing it all on smoothly. For this outdoor clock, I decided to start with this Copper Patina Paint. There are all sorts of different brands that sell patina paints but I’ve always used Dixie Belles Patina finishes and have always LOVED the results. The fastest and simplest way to create an authentic-looking patina or verdigris finish is by using patina paints. I made sure to keep all the clock parts and the clock hands in a plastic cup for safe keeping as I didn’t want to lose any of the small parts. I started by giving this clock and cleaning and then removing the clock mechanism in the back. Patina Guard Topcoat DIY COPPER PATINA OUTDOOR CLOCK CLEAN | PREP THIS POST IS SPONSORED/CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE. Covered in cobwebs and in need of a good cleaning. I’ve had this clock for so many years I don’t remember where I picked it up but I’ve always wanted to restyle it so I can use it in my backyard. Here’s the ‘trashed’ garden clock I started with. I can’t wait to see what they’ve done and I hope you join me on the tour as well. ![]() It’s also Trash To Treasure Tuesday where I join my T2T crew and share links to their projects down below. I have an EASY 5 Step DIY process you can use on ANY surface! The good thing is we don’t have to wait years to get this look… I’m going to share how you can create an authentic painted patina in a few hours. It’s that gorgeous blue-green weathered look that takes place on copper, bronze or brass when these metals are exposed to the elements and oxidize over time. Do you love the look of a patina but aren’t sure how to get a patina finish on your project? I LOOOVE the look of an authentic patina aka verdigris. Happy Tuesday and thanks for joining me today. 472 Shares HERE’S A SIMPLE WAY TO GET AN AUTHENTIC COPPER PATINA LOOK ON *ANY* SURFACE IN 5 EASY STEPS! | YOUTUBE VIDEO
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