![]() ![]() Just realized that the coating may be lacquer, so It is $100 Canadian here, though.) John H Ī. Good luck! (By the way, I saw the fireplace bowl that you spoke of for sale here, and it is tempting. Why not try some things on the bottom in a small area. I don't know if that would work for you, or if a diluted furniture stripper would work. I rubbed it with a solvent-dampened coarse cloth, and it came off. ![]() I am not an expert, just learning about this antique patina thing myself, but when working on some copper salt/pepper shakers yesterday, tried acetone acetone to dissolve the sprayed-on plastic coating that was keeping the top bright. Thanks, Greg Z Ĭontracting/Appraisal - Richardson, TexasĪ. If I am going to try the vinegar and bleach method, How do I go about cleaning the surface of the copper before applying the vinegar and bleach patina? Any help? The copper surface appears oily which I presume slows the aging process. The label on the box says that the copper surface will age to a beautiful patina finish. The copper is bright and shiny almost like a new penny. I have a outdoor fire pit with a 35" copper bowl that I bought new at Target today. But for the record, some steel wool [affil link note: Freedom from oil is essential as John notes. Make sure the metal is oil free before applying patina. Steel wool has oil in it to keep it from rusting. Bleach is chlorine gas dissolved in alkali if you neutralize the alkali with acid, the poisonous chlorine gas comes pouring out into the air.Ī. !! Be very careful with that vinegar and bleach thing! One of the most important household safety tips-which you'll read everywhere-is never mix bleach with other household liquids (except laundry detergent which is designed for use with bleach). ![]()
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