You can easily create a beautiful antique patina
or rust finish on nearly any paintable surface using authentic patina finishes ~ transforming everyday objects into works of art.
These simple steps provide an outline to the process.

Create authentic patina finishes on paintable non-metallic objects:
     Start with a clean, paint-ready surface. Products such as Primo Primer or Clear Sealer are recommended if the surface is unprimed or porous. Priming or sealing is also needed if the object may rust.

     Choose a metallic surfacer as a base; such as Copper Topper, Gilded Gold, Blonde Bronze, or Blackened Bronze. Shake bottle well to ensure even distribution of the ground metal particles.

     Using a foam or bristle brush, apply a base coat. Depending on the object, a second base coat may be required for complete coverage. Allow base coat to dry completely, then apply a top coat. Wait 3 to 8 minutes, until the metallic surfacer becomes tacky, but not dry.

     Apply the Patina Green or Patina Blue solution. Be sure to use a disposable brush. A patina will develop within a few minutes. Additional coats of solution may be applied after an hour, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Black or burgundy tints may also be added to the patina solution when applying.

     Apply a protective finish. Protect your project with a matte acrylic sealer, applied in several light coats rather than one heavy coat, as the sealer may change the colour or texture.

Creating patina finishes on metal objects is even easier:
     For copper, brass, or bronze, start with a clean surface free of oils and grease.
     Apply Patina solution with a disposable brush directly to the metal. In minutes the patina will appear.
     Apply additional coats to deepen the patina.

     For metals such as iron, steel, or tin, a rust barrier primer such as Primo Primer for Rustable Metals will be needed before following the instructions above.

Create real rust finishes on any paintable surface:
     Start with a clean, paint-ready surface. If the object is unprimed or porous, products such as Primo Primer or Clear Sealer are recommended.

     Shake bottle vigorously. This important step ensures even distribution of the metal particles.

     Using a disposable brush, apply Instant Iron solution. Allow it to dry for before applying a second coat. The longer the second coat dries the darker the tone. Dry 30 seconds for a light orange rust, or from 12 to 24 hours for a deep red rust.

     Apply a coat of Instant Rust solution using a disposable brush. In minutes, patches of rust will appear, fully developing in a few hours. Re-apply Instant Rust solution if a deeper finish is required.

     Protect the rusted finish, if desired. A light coat of matte acrylic sealer such as Primo Primer or Clear Sealer may be added, however, this may change the texture or color of rusted objects.