I hardly have time to experiment on big projects but I am enjoying my experiments with patinas.
This week I played with Ranger Patinas purchased from Vintaj. They come in a package of three colors but I chose to use only the Verdigris shown here.
'Infinity Pool'
I carefully cut narrow strips of brass sheet and hammered them into shape on a baseball bat. Then I 'painted' them with the Ranger patina and added the Vintaj brass chain and earwires. I wanted the lovely turquoise color to be seen from all angles while being worn so these earrings sit parallel to and slightly below the jawline. They are swingy (spellcheck indicates that's not a word).
There's only one problem. I just dug in and painted the metal without reading the instructions. I was supposed to set the patina with a heat tool--something I don't have. I wonder if the color will wear off...
7 comments:
It is pretty durable. You can use their glaze to add an extra layer of protection as well. I like to sand just a little bit off the edges so that the color is not so flat and you can see the metal peeking out. Try it! As earrings these won't be banged around as much as bracelets so you will be fine. I really need to get their red color of this, I think they have that now. Enjoy the day! Erin
They are lovely, such a vibrant colour
One way to find out--let 'em swing! (It was such a joy that I just made a pair of earrings that I get to keep....)
I use Renaissance wax to seal the Vintaj patinas. Makes a very permanent seal.
Pretty!!
I'm a big fan of the verdigris too. I've never heat set the stuff either. Maybe I should go read the directions as well. eeep.
Oh, and the earrings are gorgeous as well! :)
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