How to Create Rainbow Patina on Steel

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In this tutorial, I show you how to create a rainbow patina on steel. This is a very unique metal patina finish among the many steel patina finishes (and it is sometimes called rainbowing steel.
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@ChristCenteredIronworks 3 года назад

We now offer heart bowl blanks at our website, so you can forge your own! www.christcenteredironworks.com/store/c23/blacksmith_blanks

@davefellhoelter1343 2 года назад

I found in my journey to niter and or rust blue and color case hardening with electroplating parts while in the coloring heat phase a spritz of light oil helps with carbon infusion and getting the deeper more durable blues on first pass or subsequent heat repeats. I only treat finish items with DYI oils for Longterm no paints or clears, I am going for a more "Historic" look and use.

@danthefrst 2 года назад

Moisture in th surface material? Wouldn't it be rusty then? In what porositys in the steel can the moisture collect? And still not rust the steel? If you pour water in the bowl will it just drain through the pores in which the moisture collects? Why donesn't it rust if it has moisture inside of it?

@douglasgallardojr4759 Год назад

This was exceptionally helpful! Your mention of oxides was the key to my understanding.

@StuffUCanMake 5 лет назад

Just when I thought your work couldn't get any better, you pull that off! Thank you!

@kimwilliford6303 4 года назад

I love how you did the patina finish. Beeautiful!. I have a knife with rainbow patina finish. Just gorgeous.

@HSnake5 3 года назад

That seemed infinitely simpler than I thought it would be. Does the steel lose any proprieties when doing this? Such as elasticity, hardness, or whatnot?

@GWIRailroad 5 лет назад

Wow! that turned out great!! I can see this will have a learning curve.

@Bunkster66 2 года назад

Water vapor is a by product of combustion, friend. Amazing work here. I've just started learning how to do this in the things I make

@82finesa 5 лет назад

Like the look of the colors on the bowl. Enjoyed the first video.

@stevecarlson5944 5 лет назад

Thanx for passing along your learned technique. Very cool result

@Kitten_Maru 2 года назад

I bought some vintage cutlery in England and it had this mix of black/ blue to rainbow hue that I loved, but didn't know how it's made. It looks similar to your end result :D

@dheyderjr 5 лет назад

Great coloring and amazing work!!! Thank you for sharing Roy!!!

@ffolted 5 лет назад

Very nice Roy.I do a fair amount of this type of stuff...love the look!Thats a great tip to look at it with a water film on it.I use a 5400 kelvin LED bulb over my work when tempering colors,it helps me to see them better.Ive noticed when I got my tempers just right,then clear coat the work and the colors darken up quit a bit.Go for a second coat and pretty much ruin the piece the colors just fade away...so I try to just one nice wet coat on the work and leave it be.Thanks for another helpfull video...FWIW the audio is great!

@stevengrchan6590 5 лет назад

Gloss Rust-Oleum clear? Great tips 👍.

@thetradesman7478 5 лет назад

I enjoyed this video alot Roy. You sure are filling a Smith's project arsenal.

@bentoombs 5 лет назад

I love the temper look!!👍👍 I really need a torch. Thank you Roy and Jess😁

@ffolted 5 лет назад

Ben I use a Map gas torch often when tempering small pieces...much cheaper to get into than a full on cuttin torch set up.

@modernstrikeguns341 3 года назад

That's awesome!! Did this to my gun slide I love it thanks!!

@stefaniaponitz5738 Месяц назад

Fantastic video, fantastic result of the colors on the bowl. Truly wonderful :D Exactly what I was looking for :D

@theoverworkedgardener5648 4 года назад

If I had a time machine I would come at before. Lol that's really cool I really like the look of that.

@viveviveka2651 4 года назад

Beautiful. I'm going to make some unusual woks.

@83gt17 5 лет назад

Worth mentioning again how much better the audio is on your videos!

@SchysCraftCo. 3 года назад

Very nice job Roy. Thanks so much. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.

@danamaggiore1903 5 лет назад

Great video Roy that looks awesome God bless you and your family

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

Thank you Dana

@hannemannironworks1651 5 лет назад

I love this look Roy if i do anything like this I’ll definitely try this technique

@RaesTurquoiseTurtle 3 года назад

Looks great came accross this looking for something else.

@mtyson9004 5 лет назад

Very cool Roy! Thanks and God Bless you guys!

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

God bless you and thanks for watching

@kencook187 5 лет назад

Thanks for the technique I may give it a try Thanks again Roy

@tobyjo57 5 лет назад

I'm going to have a go at making one of these for my sons Wedding Gift soon even tho I've never forged anything before and don't have a swage block with a Bowl forming depression....Think I'm going to try and make a Bowl Former from a Gas Tank lid welded into a shallow steel box and fill it with lead for mass....I've weatched your bowl forming videos Roy and they are great....I'm going to try and add 2+2+2 ( From 3 of your videos ) and hope I come up with 6....I want to create something that will last Forever and remind them of me long after I've gone... Thanks for sharing.....by the way your DVD just arrived, Can't wait to watch it all....Best, Toby

@davidhillman7004 5 лет назад

Wish i could post a pic. Just did something for my son same finish and cleared it. Turned out awesome

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

Awesome! If you are on instagram you can tag me @christcenteredironworks or look me up on facebook :)

@brettphillips3091 5 лет назад

very nice Roy.

@random40s 5 лет назад

Nice colors. 👍

@denniswhite166 5 лет назад

One time I had a bunch of mid management types walk into my shop area at 7:02 am to see if I was working. I was, but my coffee was getting cold and they had paused near where I was working. They were just talking and BSing. I grabbed my torch and "popped" it. They all jumped but I kept a straight face like this is what happens all the time. They quickly took the rest of their chatting back into the office where they belonged and I finished my coffee before starting my days work in earnest.

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

LOL you got to love when that happens :-) thanks for taking the time to watch God bless you

@davehoward2791 4 года назад

This is exactly what I've been wanting to do for the steel roses I'm about to make for my wife. Two quick questions if you don't mind; can this be done with a MAP-PRO torch, and second, does the patina prevent the steel from rusting later or do you have to put a finish coat of something on it? I'm fairly new at this so please forgive my ignorance as I learn. Thank you for the incredible content and God bless. ✝️

@bret354 5 лет назад

i'm planning on using this on a valentines flower Roy thanks

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

That should turn out awesome! If you're on instagram, tag me @christcenteredironworks after you have given it

@grandadz_forge 5 лет назад

Beautiful skill

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

Thank you sir!

@InspireMeArtworks 4 месяца назад

Awesome I flame paint copper using oxygen and propane. I am assuming that that would work on Steele also. Great video thanks

@tobyjo57 5 лет назад

Simply Super Guys

@jaktucker777 2 года назад

Condensate is H2O from the furl/air burning, not actually sweat from the material

@rickterrance4981 3 года назад

Will this compromise the heat treat on a knife/axe? I have a chopper that would look super cool with this finish but not if it means damaging the strength and hardness of the steel.

@cbcarper9681 Год назад

Perfect

@TheAntipedy 3 года назад

Great explanation -- Thanks

@ChristCenteredIronworks 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@mahdkhan4245 3 года назад

if you do this to an already heat-treated knife, does the heat treat stay or will we have to heat treat after this?

@ChristCenteredIronworks 3 года назад

Only if you keep the edge Cool 😎

@johnjude2677 5 лет назад

Neet...thank you Roy

@Heathhalvy 4 года назад

This is the best video I have seen on this! Thank you So much! What type of clear coat do you put over it?

@ChristCenteredIronworks 3 года назад

Rustoleum clear enamel spray

@MarcoCarvalho80 5 лет назад

Greatings from Brasil! First of all, I find amazing your willing to teach other people this craft and showing us how to make money with simple things. I want to return the favor find a portuguese name for your channel. The way it is doesn't make any sense in portuguese. I do not quite understand the concept "christ centered", if you want to explain to me so I can find a translation that best explains what you want I'll be happy to help. Cya!

@techronmattic5876 5 лет назад

Ill give it a shot, 'Cristo centrico tobalhos de ferro" hope that helps

@flkpnzr8303 4 месяца назад

Hello there, nice video! Is it possible to heat sheet metal like this with just a propane torch for forging? Or does one need propane and oxygen?

@donaldroberts4376 5 лет назад

Remember oxygen cost a little more so you always shut it off first so you wont waist money buying what you might forget to shut off... That's what my grandpa always told me...Amazing video with good tips...

@aaacomputer 10 месяцев назад

Very Very awesome!!!

@jameskandulna8634 3 года назад

WoW

@bryanbreton1188 4 года назад

Completely covered the patina work, tho I would love to know what enamel you use? And how you apply it to the piece.

@ChristCenteredIronworks 3 года назад

Rustoleum clear enamel spray paint. Available at hardware stores.

@bryanbreton1188 3 года назад

@@ChristCenteredIronworks Haha Thank good sir.

@emafex 4 года назад

What did you use to cover the bowl? You still use sparypaint. How do you protect the finish?

@emafex 4 года назад

No heart but can I get an answer?

@joephu 11 месяцев назад

How durable is that patina? Will it scratch/wear off easily?

@martincpeterson 4 года назад

i want to do this to a steel gold pan

@rhinogear 4 года назад

Beautiful. I purchased a stainless SoloStove and would like to put this rainbow patina on the outside of the stove. My question is, will the heat of the fire(s) change the patina? Thank you!

@jsfarrier9732 5 лет назад

This was a good video

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

Thank youI'm glad you liked it have a great day..

@matpros 5 лет назад

Hi! Awesome project, I was just wondering doesnt the bowl wobble a lot since it has no flat spot on the bottom?

@ChristCenteredIronworks 3 года назад

You can add a flat if you wish!

@theepandzilla 2 года назад

In case you want to do designs for both sides, would it be better work outside in or inside out? Or does it not matter at all?

@mitchellwright4295 3 года назад

We are currently working on a bar and trying to get a rainbow / oil slicked finish on a plate steel bench top. Do you think this method would work if we polished the top, then fired it? Or would it warp the steel?

@pmd7914 4 года назад

During the video you're quenching in water. Is this a different process to heat bluing steel, quenched in oil? Is it something like partial bluing? I think bluing becomes rust resistant, is this not also the case with rainbow? Thx

@matthewengel2985 3 года назад

does this work on iron? and do you reckon i could kinda put some metal above/ in a fire (like a campfire) and get similar results?

@theartshow1476 4 года назад

If I tried this with a steel pocket clip for my knife, would it ruin the retention of the clip?

@PaPaGrizzNelson 5 лет назад

Hey Brother, would this work with stainless steel and a hand-held propane torch? Thanks for all yo do.

@timbenham516 4 года назад

Its beautiful work sir nice video,can I do this with high carbon bolts or will this process weaken them?

@jamescampbell1060 2 года назад

Is the ball made of stainless steel or just regular Steel

@ekaterinas.1330 2 года назад

Why did you paint the bowl? You said it muted the colour. Thank you.

@LeileeBaker805 2 года назад

Lovely🙂

@cosmissonofwolf4306 4 года назад

how easy does it scratch also do different variations of steel have a harder time getting its rainbow patina scratched of

@danielbible9079 4 года назад

Sorry for the well not informed comment but I am new to smithing. After you get the color do you need to clear coat it to keep the finish and if so what product do you use?

@ChristCenteredIronworks 4 года назад

Yes with rustolem clear enamel

@danielbible9079 4 года назад

@@ChristCenteredIronworks thank you very much.

@HaiderAli-jm4hz 5 лет назад

if i colour my stethoscope pipe like it will it change its sound quality?

@lunarecat 2 года назад

Really beautiful!~

@ChristCenteredIronworks 2 года назад

Thank you

@evelynf5890 4 года назад

I have a project I'm going to be working on and I want it to be red. Is there a spot where it goes red?

@garyjenson1326 Год назад

Does blueing work on carbon steel?

@TheYovon01 3 года назад

Great tutorial thanks...what do you use the seal the metal afterwards to stop rusting...?

@ekaterinas.1330 2 года назад

That's stainless steel, so it won't rust. ☺️

@jasonjordan9598 11 месяцев назад

There is absolutely no moisture "in the material" but you got it right when you stated "it will condensate". That's exactly what is happening. When you burn gas and oxygen one byproduct is water, that water, from the gases you are burning are hitting the cold steel and condensing out of gas form. The water is from the gases not the metal or the atmosphere. If its from the metal then you should be able to heat the backside of the material and see the same droplets on the front side but you wont because its coming from the flame itself.

@marcgambone4240 Год назад

Is there a way to reverse patina?

@ntrout3992 4 года назад

This may be a dumb question but could you do this to a truck

@darrellolsen1204 3 года назад

Very cool 😁👌

@relivec 4 года назад

Is this possible with a handheld 14 oz propane?

@sunt7918 4 года назад

Hei, i know this is a one year old video but can you help me? I tried doing this and ended up making some scratches, how can you corect this? I mean, i tried sanding the Steel clean again but the color didnt appear again, it was just a yellowish collor, does that mean i have to take more layers off the Steel? Or start with a New one again, please help

@gocherbak 5 лет назад

Nice Job! Coating: you mention that you "spray paint" the bowls, and I assume you are spraying a clear coat. What clear coat do you use? I have not found a clear coat that will not somewhat diminish the spectacular patina. I've used lacquer and Sculpt Nouveau Clear Guard, both in satin. While both make a nice finish, they do darken the steel and diminish these lovely colors.

@lasersailor184 5 лет назад

Yeah, he wasn't too clear on it. He mentioned that spray painting the bowl put a "filter" on it, but what was the solution to this problem? Trying it out with water first?

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

I use Rustoleum Clear Enamel in Glossy. It darkens it somewhat. I've also heard mention that some artist use Modge Podge which does not darken.

@johnthewoodsman1669 5 лет назад

Hi Roy, I've found that clear coat spray paint for cars that you can find at any auto parts store will not darken or yellow the finish.

@Trolik-Lk 5 лет назад

Are you able to get the entire piece Blue?

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

Yes it can be made entirely blue this way but would be better done in a oven :-) thanks for watching God bless

@wakazuzu 4 года назад

Just a question - I'm not a metalworker so I'm a bit of a noob. If I did this over welds on a bike frame, would this amount of heat weaken the welds? Thanks.

@ekaterinas.1330 2 года назад

I see you have no answer, so I think it's better not to go near welds with a gas torch as we do t know how thick the frame is and how good the welds are. Be safe.

@danielcrawford7315 5 лет назад

Very nice finish. Well did lol. Gives a look reminiscent of color case hardening but more broad in coverage and one doesn't have to use bone char. Mr. Roy is there an actual difference between the heads for acetylene torches and propane torches like there is a specific valve gauge set up for propane? Thank you for sharing. Blessed days sirSir, Crawford out

@davidhillman7004 5 лет назад

Valves are same and so are setting but th he cutting tips I know for sure are different you need an oxy propane specific tip

@83gt17 5 лет назад

The orifice sizes are different.

@danielcrawford7315 5 лет назад

@@davidhillman7004 thank you, now I know I have to order specific heads. I dont want to have to get aceytaline if I dont have to. Really appreciate the valuable information sirSir Blessed days sirSir, Crawford out

@danielcrawford7315 5 лет назад

@@83gt17 , thank you I appreciate your help with this. Blessed days sirSir, Crawford out

@davidhillman7004 5 лет назад

@@danielcrawford7315 I use oxy propane too but only have cutting head

@nicholasquintero1080 3 года назад

Quench in water, not oil?

@DeltaDawg01 5 лет назад

Do you still clear? Or does it dull it down to much.

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

Yes, I still clear coat it. It darkens a little, but the colors are still there.

@canalpan9 3 года назад

@@ChristCenteredIronworks which clear coat are you using?

@blakechristopher3855 3 года назад

Awesome!! You made it to 1k with my like! Yay!!!!! Congrats!!

@ntrout3992 4 года назад

How hot does it need to be

@mrt4755 11 месяцев назад

I keep over heating and losing the purple and getting blue

@Indiana_John 5 лет назад

Isn't this also called heat anodizing?

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

I am not sure if this is the same thing as heat Anodizing.. but it does have a similar effect :-) thanks for the great question God bless

@Indiana_John 5 лет назад

@@ChristCenteredIronworks Cool, either way rainbow patina is a much better name. Thanks for the response Sir

@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 лет назад

You're welcome and thank you for being a part of the channel! God bless

@lanceroberthough1275 2 года назад

One of the byproducts of hydrocarbon combustion is water so yep when you burn propane especially when you add oxygen y'all are going to get H2O in the mix