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| Tips for highlighting metal work with Patinas |
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| Application: |
| It is extremely important that all work is cleaned off and prepared correctly before painting and highlighting. Rourke’s Patinas should be carefully applied, remembering that it is easier to apply more but impossible to take some off. There are different methods of applying patinas: some people prefer an almost dry brush which has a very small amount of patina on it and lightly dragging this along the work to be highlighted, however we prefer to use the sponge method. |
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The sponge we prefer is of a dense nature, similar to the sponge used for upholstery. |
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Stir the patina well before applying. |
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The patina needs to be of a slightly thick nature and initially it is better not to add thinners. However if the patina has been used a few times and has thickened with the evaporation of the solvents then a small amount of thinners can be added. Again it is better to try only a very small amount and stir well, before adding more. |
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Place a small amount of patina onto a piece of cardboard. Only a small amount of patina should be on the sponge. Dip the sponge into the patina wiping any excess patina onto the cardboard. Too much will result in a streaking effect. |
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Wipe the sponge lightly onto the section of ironwork which is to be highlighted and repeat as often as necessary to achieve the effect you desire. |
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Discard the sponge when it becomes unusable. |
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With a small amount of practice, you will soon master the art of highlighting. |
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| There are many combinations of paint and patina which can satisfy the wishes of almost any clients. We suggest you experiment a little on any spare pieces of work and have some samples available to show your clients. |
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| Solid Gold Features: |
| For solid gold areas use Rourke’s ‘Staygold’. This would normally be brushed on and need two coats. |
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| Drying Time: |
| Patinas can be applied to our ‘Vinylast’ as soon as it is touch dry. They only take a few minutes to dry and can be recoated at once if more highlighting is required. However we recommend leaving any painted work for a minimum of 48 hours before sending it out for installing. |
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