Brass Patinas- How to Patina Brass Metal Using JAX Pewter Black & Green Patina! 

Thanks for this information Brittany. I am not a jeweler but I build models of 18th and 19th century sailing vessels. We modelers of course need to treat and age the shiny brass, copper and Britannia fittings that we use. Similar products aimed at the hobby industry are limited in applications and are expensive. This stuff is genius! I just purchased a pint each of the black and green using your links below and hope you get a few cents out of it. I’m about to build a copper bottomed vessel (a couple’ a thousand plates) and am looking forward to experimenting with some test pieces to get the right “salty” look. I’ll pass your links on to others on the modeling forums and channels. Cheers from the Chihuahuan Desert Boat Yard. Angus

I loved the time lapse surprise! I would love to see those last 2 pieces sanded and done another time and buffed a bit again

That was very cool! I'm sure to be looking back on this video on day. Thank you Brittany. Your video's are best. We never know what wonderful thing you are about to share with us. Always learning something. Never boring 😄.

Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed watching.

Wow! That was amazing! Such a great demonstration 🤓 I haven't tried this product. I have used Swelligent but didn't rinse it after. When I went back to my Ganesh pendant the next morning it had continued to turn turquoise over night even after sealing it with finish 😜

Great tutorial. Thank you, Brittany. Hello Goldie!

Thank you for a fun video. I love the science of metal patina. As you mention, metal prep is THE critical step. You can degrease metal with a soak in acetone nail polish remover or a mild acid, like vinegar. You can even use ketchup (a readily available acidic gel) with a toothbrush, followed by Dawn, or similar, dish soap. If you cover the wet patina-ed items loosely with plastic wrap, (or put the items on moist paper towel inside a vented Tupperware) it will help stop the patina mixture from drying out and then you don't have to be as liberal with the application. Also, when doing beads, you can hook them on a bit of wire and hang them on a rod and do both sides at once. Also, thank you for the warning reminder. These are chemicals and everyone should read the MSDS on PPE, use, mixing and disposal. I have not used Jax. Instead, I use liver of sulfer (LOS) which is a really under-rated patina, bc a lot of people think it is hard to use. Most people think of it only to darken silver. But you can add acid (vinegar) or base (ammonia) or other liquids (recipes are online) to get different colors on copper-containing metals (including, brass and bronze). I can get blues, greens, chestnut brown, orangey rust, gunmetal grey and dark/black, just by varying the amount of LOS, temperature, pH and organic compounds in the mix. The easiest and most stable LOS I have used is the gel LOS from Cool Tools. Lump LOS is super stinky and very annoying to use IMO.

Wow! Really learned so much today! I look forward to learning more as you go. It's interesting to see the varied ways the Latinas work on the different metals and pieces. Thanks for sharing!

Loved this!

That was amazing. I really want to try this. Thanks for sharing.

At the 3:30 ish mark, your baking soda looks like a heart in the water!!

I love this video! This was very interesting! I need to get some of these patinas. Thank you so much Brittany!

Wow, this was really fun to watch! I've had a bottle of the Pewter Black on a shelf for a few months. I've been waiting to test it, so thanks for getting me inspired to finally open it up and play. The results are beautiful! I'll have to check out the Green Patina also. Would love to see more of these videos.

Pretty cool, fun to play with the way some metals play with the reaction of patina’s, and Goldie got to love ya. Tfs hugs to y’all.

looks like a great product....gonna try.

Very cool

Very interesting. I might try. I bought a bunch of paint at Hobby lobby and a few at Michael’s but not the ones that you were just using. I’ll give them a shot tomorrow and see what we come up with. Thanks for the video Brittany.

Super cool, I've never used anything like this!

What a great video and very informative. I really enjoyed watching you experiment, it really is a process. I bought some Vintaj patinas (about 9-10 colors along with the gloss) last year and have yet to try them but I will soon after researching a bit more. You make it look so easy and I really loved the black with turquoise. I have some black Onyx Vintaj and will have to try something with that first. I would love to watch more of these types of videos! Thank you so much for sharing this. Hugs and kisses to you Goldie. ♥

I’ve not really been a fan of the patina “paint”… BUT, this JAX product has changed my mind! The silver piece you done turned out so amazing, that’s what I’ve always pictured as true patina. If I were going to do patina, JAX would be my choice, most definitely. Great video, Brittney, I really learned a lot! Thank you for sharing.♥️♥️

Good Morning Brittany 🖐

I just started using patina colors on plated metal pendants. Primarily Vintaj patinas. What can I use for a sealer? Love the project pieces you accomplished in this video.

I'm all about the black... do you have to seal it after the patina has been put on?

What is a safe surface to patina on, the mat? Thanks.

Hi, Brittany! As others have said, this is a very educational video & I enjoyed learning about it a lot, especially the part about getting better results by using the black first. I've actually had some of the green in my "saved for later" items on Etsy for awhile...but I'm glad I watched this, before "pulling the trigger" on the purchase. I do have a question for you, if you happen to see this: You mentioned that it has some odor...could you estimate (on a scale of 1 to 10) how much? I only ask, because I have an extreme sensitivity to some chemical scents...even too much of certain perfumes on someone will really sicken me...which is why I have absolutely NO interest in ever using LOS or ammonia on anything. Your honest opinion would truly be appreciated, before I try this. THANKS, girl...you're the best! Hugs & cuddles for you & your precious pup, as always! 🤗💞😊

Thank you for showing this product, Brittany. I haven't used JAX yet but planned to get some to try. Now I'm all kinds of curious and wonder what kind of finish would be achieved if I masked up and hit the patina with my Dremel sanding and polishing wheels. Not too much...just a tiny bit here and there. -- I see Goldie naps on her back like my pup does only he weighs 80 pounds so instead of looking cute...he looks sorta awkward.

What wax do you use

How will the green patina react to pewter black being coated over it? I like color that has formed on the copper handles for one of my knives, but I wish it was a little more blue.

Hi I love watching your vlogs they are amazing I am from United Kingdom watching your videos if you don’t mind where are you from I would love to know thanks

Hi how do I get rid of the bronze after I added the black on the letterings. The lettering has the black however the outside has bronze , what can I use to remove it?

Hmmm - I'm not sure that I like the black. Would you do a video that shows the green going directly on copper or brass pieces without the blackening first? I like shiny stuff with the original colors coming through :o)

are the chemicals harmful? do you need to wear gloves?