Copper patina, on the other hand, features more blue. When compared to copper patina, the brass patina has a bit more green. Brass contains a lot of copper, and it also develops a bluish-green patina. On copper, the patina tends to have a bluish or bluish-green color. You may hear people say that wood can have a patina, which is incorrect. A common misunderstanding is patina is just residue. You may hear people use the word patina incorrectly. Copper exposed to moist environments will develop a patina more quickly.ĭifferent metals that may end up with patina will have different kinds of patina because of the metal’s varying composition. When anions (oxygen is an example) contact metals like these, layers of oxide are created, referred to as patina. Copper itself is an element and metal, while brass and bronze are metal mixtures that contain copper. It is always advisable to test JAX Green Patina in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.įor a more authentic look, first apply a JAX Darkener to the metal before applying the JAX Green Patina.ĭo NOT apply JAX Green Patina to hot metal or roofs – the chemicals will simply evaporate and have little or no effect.Patina is a coating that forms on reactive metals such as copper, bronze, and brass. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.Īlways use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable. We do NOT recommend applying JAX Green Patina by dipping your metal into JAX Green Patina.
Unlike the JAX Blackeners and Darkeners, the JAX Green Patina does NOT work instantaneously. Allow each coat to thoroughly air-dry (24 hours) between coats is recommended. The appearance of the film indicates that the patina has adhered to, and is reacting on the metal.
Brush the patina onto the metal until a dull film appears. Use a stiff bristle brush and apply the JAX Green Patina directly to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended. Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal.
Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Green Patina. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. Prepare and clean the surface to be treated.JAX Green Patina for Brass, Bronze and Copper Please read and follow directions and cautions. Jax Chemicals should also be used with care by experienced crafts people. Jax Chemicals in 2 oz bottles may be shipped without hazardous shipping charges. Produces a permanent, authentic green finish on copper, brass, and bronze.
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