Patina Aluminum Sheet Metal

The aluminum foil creates distortions as well as a rainbow pattern on the aluminum due to the heat and chemical reaction.

Patina aluminum sheet metal. How to patina metal. Specializing in patina and metal finishing products sculpture maintenance and metal protection. Industrial metal supply is one of the only locations where you will find such a robust line of patina and patina related products in stock. Patina is a good alternative to bonderized as it has a paint warranty.

You can frame the sheeting for an instant magnet message board or cut it into decorative tiles and coasters. All patinas dyes and inks are manufactured in house and sold wholesale direct to you the customer. It is different from applied coatings like painting and powder coating in that the effect is caused by actually reacting a solution with the metal surface. It looks very similar to steelscape vintage but cost less.

Fold the foil over so it covers the aluminum piece but is not sealed. Mix together in a spray bottle 1 cup hydrogen peroxide 1 cup white or cider vinegar and 2 tbsp salt this mixture can be used on any metal for an aged patina like brass copper galvanized aluminium or steel if you re aging small items like keys or hardware you can put the mixture in a bucket and let the items soak overnight. Wrap your aluminum piece in aluminum foil. A patina is a surface coating on a bare metal surface formed by a chemical reaction.

Home page of steel fx patinas. Metal sheeting has many uses in your home and crafting life. Finishes primers sealers thinners and surface prep products are everything you will need to make beautiful and vibrant creations with all types of metal. How to cause instant patina on metal.

This aged look can be especially desirable in artwork and decorative pieces. 1 760 432 8242 8am 4pm pt monday friday. Place your aluminum piece on a sheet of aluminum foil with the shiny side facing away from the aluminum piece. If richard serra is your favorite artist and the word vintage sends you racing to the nearest junkyard or flea market plain unadulterated metal is not on.