How to patina metal

Hey crafters and DIY-ers! Are you looking for some new ideas on how to age metal? Are you bored of aging and distressing wood, and perhaps you want to add some character to your metal surface? Maybe a bit of rust on the hinges of that old door or a vintage patina on your decor

DIY Faux Copper Patina Paint Made the Easy Way #spraypaint #copper #planter #paintingtechnique #homedecor #diy

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

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…

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

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

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

rusty and patina......anything!!! Instructions below. instructions: (these look long, but it is really easy.... just long to write) Needed: vinegar, white or apple cider salt, just regular old salt out of my shaker. For small items. I fill a quart yogurt container half full of vinegar, and sprinkle in some salt. (not measured, but guess 1 tsp.??) dump your keys, clips, hinges, watch parts, locks... any metal you want to 'age'. I leave them over night, just 'cause it is convenient. In…

How to Make Metal Rust in Less than 10 Minutes - See how easy it is to create a rusty patina on horseshoes for an antique finish.

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…