How to Use Liver of Sulfur for Bronze Color Patina

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In this video you will learn how to achieve fabulous bronze tones on otherwise basic copper jewelry components.
I show you…
• How a Sharpie marker can be used as a resist to create interesting patterns allowing you to customize the process and add your own unique twist of character.
• Side by side comparisons to help you understand the positive/negative relationship when using a resist.
• And, my experiment using a double dip process to achieve a multi-tone patina (view at 52:45)
Plus, as a bonus, I demonstrate how to remove an unwanted patina so you can try again if you don’t like your results. (view at 57:40)
All it takes to achieve these amazing finishes on your copper jewelry is a simple 5 step process:
Step 1: Surface Preparation (view at 2:06)
Step 2: Apply the resist (view at 11:45)
Step 3: Patina (view at 16:14)
~ Patina Color Progression - yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, green, then dark ~
Step 4: Remove Resist (view at 40:11)
Step 5: Seal the Patina (view at 46:48)
Along the way, I explain my process and product choices so you can make educated decisions as you explore the art of patina on copper. After you watch this presentation, you will have the confidence to experiment for yourself.
Here’s a list of the supplies and materials I use in this video:
1. Copper blanks (usually sold for enameling or stamping)
2. Rubber gloves
3. Cardstock or an old file folder (to protect your work surface while sanding)
4. Emery paper (400 and 600 grit should suffice) - learn more here...
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5. 3M Sanding Sponges (superfine, ultrafine, and microfine grits) - learn more here...
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6. Toothbrush
7. Barkeeper’s Friend soft cleanser - learn more here...
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8. Dawn dish soap
9. Paper towels
10. Sharpie marker - ultra fine tip - learn more here...
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11. Wire hooks to hang your pieces (scrap copper wire?/ paperclip?)
12. 3 small containers for the patina and water (big enough to swish around your components)
13. Liver of Sulfur Extended Life Gel (also known as Liver of Sulfur XL Gel, or the nugget form of Liver of Sulfur if you prefer) - learn more here...
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14. Plastic spoon to stir with
15. Box or cardboard for spraying clear coat sealant
16. Nikolas #2105 Clear Lacquer, ProtectaClear Crystal Clear Coating, or some other reputable clear coating for metals (Tip: check out what metal sculptors are using) - learn more here...
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[@jude1515]

Good tutorial.

[@jewelryclasseswithjen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MsNailgun]

Great video. I have been making some copper pieces and I can't wait to try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@jewelryclasseswithjen]

So glad you enjoyed it! Have fun and feel free to reach out if you have further questions. 😃

[@acdyman]

Does liver of sulfur work on items that have been eletroplated?

[@jewelryclasseswithjen]

I am not sure…🤔. Give a try and let us all know how it goes. 😃