Patinas: Find the Perfect Finish

Our range of patinas from Sculpt Nouveau are reactive solutions that are acid based and will alter the surface of the metal, creating different tones and colours. The majority of the patinas are processed via cold application, but there are a few that must be applied hot. There may also be a recommendation to use full strength or diluted.

Examples of application techniques include spraying, brushing, sponging, layering and dip/immersion. Each technique will provide a different finish, and there may be a preferred method for a particular patina, so please refer to the product for more information. We have included a checklist below of items you may need prior to undertaking a patina project.

Project Essentials

1. Metal Cleaner & Degreaser

2. Quality Paper Towel

3. Scotch Brite Pads

4. PPE including disposable gloves, eye protection, and drop sheets

5. Spray Bottle – mist setting without metal coil preferred.

6. Sponges

7. Disposable Brushes

8. Heat Gun

9. Patina

10. Access to clean water supply or distilled water

11. Sealant

Explore our range of patinas by selecting the metal you’re working with. Once chosen, browse the available colour options to find the perfect finish. We have only listed the most common metals used with the patinas, so if your metal is not on the list, you may need to conduct your own experiments.

Each patina is labelled with application details to help you achieve the best results: Cold Application (C), Hot Application (H), Diluted (D), and Full Strength (FS). Whether you’re looking for an antique brown finish for brass, or a rich verdigris on copper, this guide makes it easy to find the right product for your project.