Verdigris Patina Tutorial

Step OneClean your brass using dish soap to remove any �nishing oils or dirt. This is • especially important if you have worn the charm already or if it is a vintage, �ea market �nd. Skin oils or oils used in the manufacturing process will make the paint pop o�. Wash the charm in soapy water and then dry it with a clean paper towel. Handle cleaned brass with a paper towel or with gloved hands.

Step Two

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Place the dry and cleaned charms on your painting surface. Using the kelly • green paint, paint them with a thin coat. Immediately pick the charm up with a paper towel or gloved hand and use a second towel to wipe the surface, leaving paint in the details. Allow to dry 10 minutes.

Step ThreePlace the charms back on your painting • surface. Repeat the painting and wiping with the acid green paint. These two steps can be repeated several times until you are pleased with the amount of verdigris �nish. Allow painted charms to dry 1-2 hours.

Step FourPlace the charms on painting surface and • coat with a thin layer of the clear spray paint. This seals the surface and adds depth to the �nished patina. Allow to dry overnight before using in a design. To see how to incorporate your verdigris �nish charm into jewelry, see our “Seahorse Necklace” tutorial on www.ornamentea.com/ TutorialsArchived.htm

Here is a tutorial on how to paint an antiqued or verdigris patina on raw brass �ndings, stampings and �ligree. If you have wanted to use a seahorse or octopus or other raw brass charms but wanted them to look a little bit old or worn or just more colorful, this tutorial will show you how.

Materials needed:*Charms to paint* Spray paint in 2-3 colors (sample uses light, acid green and a darker, kelly green)* Spray paint in clear as a �nish coat* Paper towels or a smooth surface scrap cloth (not terry cloth)* Paper or cardboard to use as a paint-ing surface* Gloves (optional)