Quick n Ezy Patina

by Kristal Wick

There are many ways to patina your metal but sometimes I'm in a hurry and need a quick fix so to speak. A friend's birthday pops up or you need a quick gift, you know what I mean....Here's a quick-n-ezy patina you can whip out in minutes.

Instructions

I like to make a piece with a lot of texture so the patina really shows up. Here I hammered a silver wire frame.

Kristal Wick's Quick n Ezy Patina - , General Education, Filing, Finishing, , easy patina

Using a Sharpie permanent marker (any color), color in the entire area you wish to patina.

Using a polishing pad (POL-695.00 works the best), rub the higher areas to remove the color. Leave the color in the nooks and crannies. Remove as much color as you wish.

You can spray with an acrylic sealer if you wish but I usually leave it alone. You can see the difference in the bottom of the frame where I patina-ed it and the plain silver on the top of the frame here in this image. Do not patina the back side of the piece as it may rub off onto your clothing or skin.

Materials

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Tools

WireJewelry Ultra Pro Micro Abrasive Polishing Pads, 20 pack

G9-5-20PK

G9-5-20PK
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $8.95
Gold Club Price: $6.71

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Marker -extra fine

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Category: General Education
Technique(s): Filing / Finishing, 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.