Students will learn how to create a variety of hot and cold patinas. Patinas can transform the color of metal for a drastic new look.  Students will learn how to create a full patina and patterned patina using several techniques.

You will learn:

  • How to use chemicals to create a certain look
  • How to mix chemicals
  • How to create different colors using specific formulas
  • How to create patterns on metal
  • What metals turn what colors and how to achieve the desired look

What you will take home:

  • The samples you created in class
  • New knowledge on how to create desired patinas to transform the look of your metal
  • Knowledge on how to keep experimenting with patina chemicals, many of which you will alread have at home.