Easy Patina Finish x 2

Here’s two variations of my version of a Shabby Patina Metal Finish…One is a stronger bronze finish and the other is a stronger green patina with a copper glazed finish.

What ever you decide..do what is fun for you, perfectionist need not apply 🙂

Faux Patina Copper Bronze Green effect

Heavy Bronze Finish

Faux metal patina Copper & Bronze

Heavy Patina & Copper Finish

 

Easy…yes I mean E-A-S-Y.  Oh and fast.

What you’ll need:

Something fun to paint, like this metal horse head I picked up at an auction last year.

Brown Bronze Shimmer Paint

Peacock Chalk-Acrylic Paint

Optional Copper Kettle Shimmer Glaze

2 Sponges or chip brushes or your finger

Paper Plate or Bowl

Old Rag

 

Thoroughly Clean your piece

Faux Patina Copper Bronze Green effect

Paint or sponge Brown Bronze Shimmer all over

Faux Patina Copper Bronze Green effect

let dry ( I waited about 5 min:)

Dry brush with Peacock Chalk-Acrylic paint

Faux Patina Copper Bronze Green effect

Let dry ( I waited 2 min:)

Dry brush Brown Bronze Shimmer letting as much or as little peacock show.

Faux Patina Copper Bronze Green effect

Blot with a dry rag. All done! Easy!!

Scroll down to see how to get the higher green/copper look.

 

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For the second look after you have applied the base of Brown Bronze apply Peacock Chalk-Acrylic Paint heavier.

Faux metal patina Copper & Bronze using Chalk Paint

 

Next apply Copper Kettle Glaze over any exposed Peacock Chalk-Acrylic Paint. I used my fingers 🙂

 

Faux metal patina Copper & Bronze using Chalk Paint

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Easy..now go create something that makes you smile.

Paint Safe!