How to patina metal

A simple quick guide to get a fun faux patina on metal decor. How to use Patina Paint to create an aged patina finish on metal home decor.

In this post, I'm sharing 3 ways to make copper patina - subtle, green and blue. And would you believe that you've probably got all the ingredients in your home already? Kitchen chemistry is so

Techniques and tips for artificially aging metal for rustic garden crafts; learn about patina, verdigris and how to make tin look aged

Here is how I force a natural looking patina on most any metal! Now this will work on most any metal that will patina itself in time. For my testing purposes…

Ancient copper can get lovely blue patina, in the right environmental conditions. The Stat...

In my last post I repurposed a candle holder into a stand for a bowl of succulents. In case you missed it here is a photo: When I originally purchased the st…

See how to take your unwanted mass produced products and turn them into a vintage treasure using this easy DIY Patina metal kit.

Add some rustic goodness to your kitchen with this easy DIY leather and patina copper trivet. Includes instructions on how to patina copper with common household items

A couple years ago I posted my barn redo on HT. Since then, the frustrated mare kicked in the cheap (30 gauge) galvanized corrugated metal so it was time to rep…

This article examines the various patinas and related finishes for steel. These finishes either involve oxidation of the metal or are nonreactive finishes.