Cheater Patina

by Kristal Wick

It's 2 a.m. and you just completed a beautiful piece of metal jewelry! Finally finished this masterpiece and needs a little sumpin'-sumpin' but you're not sure what. PATINA!

Instructions

That's it! The piece needs some depth definition and patina is the perfect way to do it. You run to your cabinet and shake the empty container of patina.

Nooooooooooo! It never fails! You can't sleep until this piece is complete, what to do?

Here's the perfect cheater patina technique! A Sharpie pen and Pro foam polishing pads.

1. Cover the metal with the Sharpie ink and wait for it to dry.
2. Remove the ink by vigorously polishing the metal with the pad leaving the dark ink in all the nooks and crannies.
*Optional step-you can seal the metal with a sealant to prevent the ink from fading over time.

Ready to wear in minutes!

Kristal Wick's Cheater Patina - , General Education, , cheater patina

Materials

20 Gauge Dead Soft Sterling Silver Sheet - 6 Inches

H8-20SM6

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1 Inch
Price: $55.15
Gold Club Price: $41.36

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20 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-20H

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
Price: $2.92
Gold Club Price: $2.19

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Tools

Liver of Sulfur 4 oz

SOL-600.04

SOL-600.04
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $16.95
Gold Club Price: $12.71

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Category: General Education
Technique(s): General Education

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Kristal Wick

Internationally award winning designer, teacher and official Swarovski Instructor, she resides with her 2 puppies, Sparkle and Bling in beautiful Colorado. Kristal's fashion endeavors include designing & creating jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers; appearing numerous times on HGTV, PBS and JTV and teaching on cruise ships worldwide. The author of 4 books: Metal Clay 101 for Beaders, Foxy Epoxy, Fabulous Fabric Beads Sassy Silky Savvy; 2 DVDs: Mixed Media: Beaded Bracelets with Fiber Beads and Crystals, Resin, Wire Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! Past editor of BeadingDaily.com, her designs have been featured in over 85 publications. Kristal's jewelry has been represented in galleries spanning the globe including Santa Fe - Canyon Rd. Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands.