Pretty in PatinaEasy guide to learn how to
patina your raw copper landscape lights without the wait
Tom Piana @LightsAQL
Weird Science! Not as fun as the film...but still
1. Go Outside 2. Wear Gloves 3. Eye Protection
Safety First!
Scrub-a-dub-dubFor each of these patina techniques you’ll need to clean your raw
copper:
1. Scrub with a rough brush and soapy water2. Rinse fixture
3. Pat dry
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Plain Yogurt
Cheap & Easy Patina1. Following cleaning steps
2. Smear Yogurt3. Wait...enjoy a rerun of Seinfeld.
4. Rinse & Wipe Dry5. Repeat until you get your desired
look.Pro: Easy and inexpensiveCon: Takes time & repetition
Vinegar, Ammonia, & Salt2 parts vinegar | 1 part ammonia | 1/2 parts salt
1. Stir to mix the solution2. Clean fixture3. Spray your solution on the fixture4. Rub the solution with a worn rag for even finish
Your patina will have a green finish!Pro: Greater control of coloration
Con: Little complicated...
Hot Water & Baking Soda
Spray Bottle | Hot Water | Baking Soda1. Clean fixture2. Mix hot water & baking soda until the baking soda
dissolves3. Spray your solution of fixture4. Rub your mixture in with a rag for an even finish
Your patina will have a rustic brown finish!Pro: Brown finish will blend with landscape
Con: Slightly more time consuming
Pro: Works Fast & EffectivelyCon: Less coloration control
4 parts water | 1 part Miracle-Gro 1. Stir to mix the solution2. Clean fixture3. Rub the solution in with a worn rag for a natural
look
Your patina will have a blue finish!
Maybe not on...
Instead enjoy your hard work while sipping on this summer cocktail!