Liver of Sulfur is the classic darkening patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Depending on the surface, the strength of the solution, and the application method, it will produce a golden brown to a burgundy black patina. *NM*

Spotlight Hobbies

Return to Index Read Responses

Liver of Sulfur is the classic darkening patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Depending on the surface, the strength of the solution, and the application method, it will produce a golden brown to a burgundy black patina. *NM*

In Response To: NEED WEATHERING HELP: copper scale chain needs blackening agent--Micro Mark has some--expensive for minimal use--vinegar work maybe? *NM* ()

Messages In This Thread

NEED WEATHERING HELP: copper scale chain needs blackening agent--Micro Mark has some--expensive for minimal use--vinegar work maybe? *NM*
- Vinegar will just etch is slightly making it brighter copper *LINK*
  - Thanks for the source and the tips. Much appreciated. *NM*
- Is it such that you could run a fat magic marker over it? *NM*
  - Hadn't thought of that, Charlie. The chain is 40 links/inch and I'm not sure how to get on the inside of the links--gonna give it a try, though. *NM*
- Liver of Sulfur is the classic darkening patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Depending on the surface, the strength of the solution, and the application method, it will produce a golden brown to a burgundy black patina. *NM*
  - Never heard of such a product. Thanks for the source, Raymond. *NM*

Return to Index Read Responses

Model Message Board is maintained by Spotlight Hobbies
Powered by some janky old Perl script that's incredibly fragile