Simple Patina on Metal: Copper & Brass using Everyday Items from Your House

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In Today’s video I will show you how easy it is to add a Verdigris finish to copper. It also works with nickel and brass metal. The results happen QUICKLY and you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is!
You can spray with a fixative afterwards or you can leave it alone. We used to use this technique in my bead shop on metal jewelry projects and we did not spray it. Either way you can't go wrong!
Have fun and if you try it, let me know...
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@jayholewinski 2 года назад

I do LOVE the colors you achieved.

@jude1515 2 года назад

Beautiful! I am definitely going to try that.

@hotwheels.history9992 Год назад

I absolutely loved this!!! Thanks for the awesome video

@vivavictoria2010 6 лет назад

What a DOLL! I love the way you are so real, and say all the things that I'm thinking! Wonderful Video!!!!

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Hi Viva! Oh your comment makes me feel like I'm doing what I'm trying to do! Inspire! Thanks so much for watching!!!

@vivavictoria2010 6 лет назад

I so appreciate your workspace...looks like mine...so full, comfy and we DO know where everything is, basically! LOL You most certainly did inspire me! Thanks for that and best wishes, I've subscribed! xxx

@Cyrilmc222004 5 лет назад

Thank you so much 😊 Jeri, it certainly came out beautifully......great idea 💡 thanks for sharing.

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

Oh you're binge watching me... LOL I love it! Thank you so much for your support!

@Cloakfiend 6 лет назад

I love your enthusiasm! I love patinas too.

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Thank you so MUCH! The metal is beautiful, isn't it!! Have a great day!

@RosieSterlingSilver 2 года назад

Nice video. I like the very clear audio, you have a great voice for doing instructional videos.

@MargotTenenbaum000 4 года назад

Your enthusiasm is so endearing. Thanks for the info excited to try it!

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! I appreciate you!!!

@jaimerodriguez3864 Год назад

I was playing with brass and I think I will give this a try. Thanks!

@JeriBellini 7 месяцев назад

Great! Sorry it took so long to respond, I've been offline.

@marshke 6 лет назад

This worked beautifully on my project. Thanks!

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Great Ken!!!! Thanks for watching!!!

@kellyharper1941 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@sharonbrubaker4146 5 лет назад

Love your piece!

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

Thank you SO much! Rusting metal is SO easy, hope you give it a try! 💚

@hypnoraythompson5824 5 лет назад

really love this , thank you.

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

Oh I'm so glad! It's an easy fast way to alter your metal! 💚

@212days 3 года назад

5:56 "Holy smokes... is that the most Gorgeous thing you have ever saw in your entire life?" Yes I have never seen anything more Gorgeous EVER!

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

LOLOLOLOL Great minds.... have a wonderful day!

@mra.b7406 5 лет назад

I love your spirit

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

Thanks Mr A.b! I appreciate your comment! 💚

@timvandeweerd3706 5 лет назад

Love the way you are passionate about it! Keep up the great work!

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

Hi Tim, thanks for noticing how much I love my recycled art and sharing! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

@viviannafernandezowings8504 5 лет назад

Brass is a copper alloy. Copper/Brass/Bronze....if something works on one it almost always works on all 3. (Like Ferric Chloride will etch all 3.)

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

@@viviannafernandezowings8504 Thank you for that info Vivianna! 💚

@janetvisochi-baum7572 7 лет назад

that was so cool Jeri - never seen this done before - thanks for showing this to us - we love old looking things!!!!

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed it Janet! Thanks for watching!

@patpardon9388 4 года назад

amazing..will be doing this

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

Super! So happy you enjoyed this!!

@franciscajavierainostrozad2522 4 года назад

It works perfectly!! Thank you very much!!!

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@jenniferbeavers3153 7 лет назад

Yes please do more Metal work.

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Jennifer, I LOVE working with metal! thanks so much for watching!

@izstaria3409 2 года назад

Only arsty people like you and I would get do excited over something like this! Thank you.

@JeriBellini 2 года назад

That's the truth!

@agnieszka1310 4 года назад

Piękny błekit 😍

@koyosensebe8027 5 лет назад

Amazing I love it thanks!

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

thanks for watching!💚

@LiscindaView506 3 месяца назад

Awesome video! Thanks

@JeriBellini 3 месяца назад

Glad you liked it! Thank YOU! 💜

@shelleywilliamson2396 3 года назад

Awesome!

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Thanks!

@NeverHopelessbyElizabeth 7 лет назад

How cool is that!!?? TFS 🌺 Elizabeth

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Yay! How cool is it? LOLLLOLLL Thanks for watching!

@smurfie161 7 лет назад

Your sure do make some fun things Jeri x

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Oh Nicki, Thanks for saying that! and for watching!

@DHPeter1 7 лет назад

that is very cool 😉

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Hi Donna, thanks for your support!! OX

@LesliesCreativeStudio 7 лет назад

Thanks Jeri!! I loved it!! Now to look for some copper lol!!! Always, Leslie

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Hey Leslie, you can also use brass or nickel silver! FUN!

@bluethunder6801 Год назад

Great video thanks for the help

@JeriBellini 7 месяцев назад

You're welcome, sorry for the delay in responding I've been offline.

@gayesekula 4 месяца назад

Thank you!!!

@JeriBellini 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome, have fun with the process! 🩷

@jspaz9341 25 дней назад

OMG!!!!! This is gorgous!

@JeriBellini 25 дней назад

Thank you! 💜

@jspaz9341 23 дня назад

@JeriBellini can you do anything with it after this process or should you make your piece ready to go then do this as the last step?

@JeriBellini 23 дня назад

@@jspaz9341 Either way I think would work. It's not like it rubs off... I'm so glad you are enjoying it! 💜

@melaniewhite1406 3 года назад

Great information presented in the most entertaining way. Lauged out loud more than one time. Love the commentary and the philosophy along the way. Recognize the Raisin Man- bet you got that from Hardee's sometime in the early 80's? Thank you for making this available!

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Thank you for leaving such a fun comment, have a great day!

@conniewhall3109 Месяц назад

Honestly, I do not appreciate old looking metal. Hmmm. Blue! Lapis Lazuli Blue! Holy Carp! This does not look old. And I am hooked. Thank you. Blessings now.

@JeriBellini Месяц назад

Great! I think... LOL have a beautiful day! 💛

@rawr2u190 Год назад

Thank you! I didn't realise you could get such intense colour with vinegar and salt.

@JeriBellini 7 месяцев назад

It's always a little different depending on the metal, etc.... thanks for watching!

@HomeartisianNYC 5 месяцев назад

Awesome

@JeriBellini 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Awesomeness back at you for taking the time to leave me a comment! ❤️

@HomeartisianNYC 5 месяцев назад

Of course! Great video

@dianebabcock8800 7 лет назад

This was a cool experiment! Love it!

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Yes, and it works with other metals too so have some fun with it!

@FranOnTheEdge 6 лет назад

You might also like to try laying your copper pieces on a bed of crushed salt n vinegar crisps, with an other layer of crushed crisps on top - you can get amazing patterns of patina that way.

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Fran, do you mean potato chips? What an interesting thought!

@FranOnTheEdge 6 лет назад

Recycled Parts 4 Art yes I do. The fat in the crisp fragments adheres to the metal and that's what helps create the interesting patterns in the patina. Fun eh?

@dianebabcock8800 7 лет назад

2nd clip cool too, Jeri, lol!

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed!

@lareinadiondra6027 5 лет назад

I'm wondering what this would do to brass but maybe those washers are brass?

@cathysabin4420 2 года назад

Would it work if you soaked cotton balls soaked with the ammonia and vinegar in the condiment containers? No spill but fumes?

@gunnerdavidson7287 2 года назад

Sweet

@JeriBellini 2 года назад

thanks!

@Ry77x 2 года назад

My girlfriend found me an old brass tea pot for my new house. I’m going to try this

@JeriBellini 2 года назад

Sounds great!

@dimenysean304 2 года назад

Hi there! I have a brass watch bazel do you think this work?

@carolm4094 7 лет назад

That's cool. I like the way you curled the pieces. The stamp looks perfect on it. Will the same technique work on aluminum? I don't think I have any copper.

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Carol, I don't honestly know, but I can tell you that if you use aluminum, alcohol inks are gorgeous on it!

@shannonmckay5493 6 лет назад

Amazing thank you! Beautiful blue...love the finished art...how fun! I did watch through to the end...that is a thing with me. Could you please let me know what fixative you used?

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Hi Shannon, I use, when I use it, I don't always.... Krylon, Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating in a spray can for a Gloss finish OR if you prefer a matte finish, use the matte. You can get it at Home Depot or a store like that. Thanks for watching to the end!

@marcelinogomez9443 4 года назад

Beautiful!, how long do I need to leave it with the recent patina is is a weathervane that’s going to be outdoors? Thank you.

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

Sorry I missed your question. Overnight usually works but watch it. A weathervane sounds fun!

@margaretgirardi6033 4 года назад

Thanks for the demo. Do you know if this would work the same or similarly for brass? Thanks!

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

Try it!! You never know and it's so easy.

@heavyhorse7506 4 года назад

"CRUSTY GOODNESS!!" this is the best expression ever : )

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

thanks for watching!

@jimh1656 2 года назад

Thanks for the info, I just now found your video. What type & brand of fixative do you use or recommend?

@JeriBellini 2 года назад

Any kind of spray varnish will do it.

@Cbyfz 4 года назад

I have some copper knife handles I want to age. Would the finish wear off in my pocket or on my hands or does it form a really good bond with the copper?

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

I can't honestly answer this question as I've never put something I've patina'd in my pocket. You could try the technique and carry it around with you as a test to see what happens. Would be nice if you came back to let us know. Seems someone else is wondering the same thing. Thank you for watching!

@juststeph6701 4 года назад

Just seal it then it won't wear off.

@LiquidRetro 5 лет назад

Does this work with brass too?

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

According to the title in my video (it's been awhile!) I must have tried brass too so I'd say yes.

@jangoins4090 7 лет назад

I'm use a lot of copper and brass but want to try silver, but don't want to spend too much can I patina nickel silver or another kind of silver that's less expensive than sterling?

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Yes, you can use this process on nickel silver!!! Thanks for watching! Experiment on other metals, it will NOT work on aluminum.

@bobbiehorn 6 лет назад

Nickel Silver does not contain ANY Silver.

@Heartabolical555 4 года назад

Hey I really enjoyed the Video and your art! But please wear gloves and in the future put ammonia at the end (and maybe work outside). I used to work in a chemistry lab and that made me so nervous. it is really unhealthy and can damage your lungs and eyes badly. also coppersulfate (the most gorgeous blue in my opinion) is unhealthy when ingested, so I recommend you just wear some gloves. :) I dont like to tell people what to do, but it is Pretty dangerous. Stay save and artsy! ^^

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

thank you for watching and for your advice!

@grapplergirl10 3 года назад

Does this deform thin metal like a lighter shell? Should something like wax be placed in the hinge so it won’t weaken or bend? Or does it not hurt it? Thanks.

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

You are deforming the metal but if you put a sealer over it when you're done, it should be fine and won't keep oxidizing.

@ameranadianveteran860 3 месяца назад

Any recommendations on fixative types? Just clear spray paint?

@JeriBellini 3 месяца назад

Honestly, I've tried name brands and non name brands, just use a clear spray. I prefer matte but depending on what your goal is for your pieces, you may want to use a gloss.

@Susanarylander 4 года назад

I seem to ruin each craft brush with ProtectaClear. Should I dip them in paint thinner? Or not use a brush? Suggestions for frequent small jewelry components /pieces

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

I would use a spray.

@emmadaelman2788 Год назад

What kind of fixative would you recommend? Will it slow down or stop the proces?? I will try to use this for a stopmotion set :D

@JeriBellini Год назад

any spray varnish will work and yes, it will stop the process.

@lizimperatrice 3 года назад

Hi! Thank you for such great video. My concern is about safety. Did you use pure amonia and worked indoor? Is that safe enough?

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

I'm using a cap full of ammonia and work next to a window.

@SeaReverie 2 года назад

It’s poisonous. The beautiful blue and green, Encapsulate it if you love it. Breathing it is dangerous.

@Abyssaeon 4 года назад

"Thes ez... kosha swalt."

@suzannenorthcutt5100 Год назад

Nice! How do you get brass to get a greenish peacock coloration?

@JeriBellini Год назад

Try this... Mix 4 ounces hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 ounce of white vinegar, and 1/2 tablespoon salt. Brush it on and leave it for awhile.

@bluesSGL 6 лет назад

I might try this since my pieces buried in ammonia and salt dampened sawdust aren't oxidizing like I want

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Oh yes, do try it, you need the vinegar, that's what does the trick! Thanks for watching!

@jamieminyard9526 5 лет назад

What is a fixatve? Like a type of clear coat beautiful by the way thank you very informative video

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

It's a spray like Krylon, some people use hair spray too... You are so welcome, thanks for watching! 💚

@grapplergirl10 3 года назад

If you put a vinyl sticker on it first, and remove it after, will the part under the sticker stay shiny?

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Good question, I never tried it!

@AnneWilliamsonanneliesecreates 7 лет назад

Do you think sea salt would work?

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

YES I do! Try it and let me know what color you get!

@francissobotka8725 2 года назад

I have had luck using ammonia on paper towels ,Seems to work better .

@kathiekarancz964 Год назад

Very cool! So you have to use Kosher Salt? Is that what you are saying? I LOVE the blue colour. Thanks a bunch. Kathie 🐢

@JeriBellini 7 месяцев назад

I like the kosher salt but use whatever you have.

@grovesville 4 года назад

will this process harm a turquoise powder imbedded in 2 part epoxy

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

I'm sorry I missed your comment, I don't know.

@mikekravitz4639 3 месяца назад

Just wondering what to use as a fixative?

@JeriBellini 3 месяца назад

Any Spray varnish in a can.

@hoshitattoomachines2008 Год назад

How can i keep that color mrs , any thing tip that i can keep that color for long time ? Big thank

@JeriBellini Год назад

spray it with varnish

@makeitkate3240 6 лет назад

Hi there! Can you tell me what kind of fixative you use?

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Honestly I don't normally even use any but if I did I would use a spray varnish. Thanks so much for watching!

@coronajewelry 3 года назад

what happens if you put the cooper directly into the ammonia?

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

I can't tell you, except sometimes it does spill out of the cap and doesn't really seem to make a difference.

@a.gallant3219 3 года назад

What fixative do you use?

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Any clear spray will work, like Krylon.

@Susanarylander 4 года назад

Can I leave the ammonia cap in that Tupperware for future or dump it? And if you dump where?

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

Hi Susana, I would dump it unless you plan on using it again the next day. You can dump it outside or in the house, people use it for cleaning so I don't think that would be a problem. 💚

@Susanarylander 4 года назад

Recycled Parts 4 Art thank you!

@Guitar101Ramstein 4 года назад

what is "kosha" salt?

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Its just a bigger crystal salt, you can find it in the grocery store.

@Federico-cc7hc 4 года назад

Hi! Thanks for the video; it's great. Is there a way to make it look more or less transparent? Also, is it ok to finish the piece with polish, after this patina? Thanks again!

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

I would spray it with a clear Krylon and I don't see why you couldn't polish it.

@fludrbywest3886 2 года назад

So the fumes from ammonia is not hurting you, making you breath a little harder? And what about gloves . I spent hours trying to clean a tray from this , ☺️

@JeriBellini 2 года назад

no, it's just a capful.

@johnnydhollywood1587 4 года назад

does it do same color on brass thank you

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

Every metal looks a bit different. Experiment to see what you like best.

@Trekmario1701 5 месяцев назад

Will this work on brass ?

@JeriBellini 5 месяцев назад

It’s been years since I’ve done this, give it a try! 🙏

@mandyreegma2739 4 года назад

Is the process the same with brass?

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

Yes, you can try it, make sure you sand off any finish that might be on the metal. Thanks for watching! 💚

@beverleeakers8041 5 месяцев назад

Are the washers copper or brass?

@JeriBellini 5 месяцев назад

It's SO long ago that I made that video but I'm going to guess copper. Thanks for watching! 🩷

@MRVICTORCRAFTER 7 лет назад

Lessons of school chemistry. LOL

@JeriBellini 7 лет назад

Fun right??! Thanks for watching!

@jayholewinski 2 года назад

I have a bunch of solid brass hardware I am trying to darken... I keep getting pink. Ugh. After 2 days. Still pink. Im thinking amonia is what I need. No other recipes mentioned it. So thank you. And I will try again. Your way. :)

@MildaMade 9 месяцев назад

I got pink as well as a little cobalt (w/ ammonia)! I'm trying for a second time so I can get more blue. What ended up being your result with ammonia?

@jayholewinski 7 месяцев назад

@@MildaMade sorry for the delayed response, I didnt get the chemical result I wanted. I eneded up baking the pieces at a couple hundred degrees saturated with amonia and salt and I got the eclectic array of colors then. Reds. Oranges and some blue/green. The brass I had had been sealed (covered) and I used acetone to get it down to bare metal. But it was harder than it should have been to achieve "aged"

@mermerserkan 2 года назад

can we do same things for brass?

@JeriBellini 2 года назад

Try it, see what happens!

@poornimar241 4 года назад

Hi mam,what fixatives we can use....

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Look for a clear, matte or gloss whichever you prefer. Krylon or Rustoleum are good brands.

@AnnWomack1 3 года назад

What finishing product are you referring to?

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

A Krylon spray or something similar.

@huk6869 6 лет назад

How do you seal it? and what do you use?

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Hi, Well from what I have read rust never really stops rusting. You can spray it with a varnish to slow it down though. I love the way it looks and don't worry about it too much. If you are working on something where it really matters, give it a few coats of spray varnish. Thanks for watching!

@huk6869 6 лет назад

Recycled Parts 4 Art thank you so much, I'm going to try renessance was and a spray sealer, hopefully it won't react too much with the skin and keeps it nice as long as possible. I have 1 other question and would love to hear from an experience person. How do I properly dipose the used ( copper filled) ammonia and the water I rinse it with ? I can't really find any information about safely disposing it. Some say dilute it with water, but I'm afraid it will be harmful to aquatic beings. Right now I'm just storing it to take it waste place but I'm curious how you handle it and if there is an easier way. Thank you

@carriewhite5417 4 года назад

Does the color wash off your skin easily?

@JeriBellini 4 года назад

I have not had a problem with it coming off onto my skin.

@ErmilinaLight 2 года назад

What if you put liquid ammonia right on the copper?

@JeriBellini 6 месяцев назад

you could always try it, see what happens.

@artistanilbkrishna7552 6 месяцев назад

❤

@JeriBellini 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@jonnyrox116 3 года назад

I kept picturing Fran Dreisher

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Thank you! LOL

@runescoops5987 Год назад

Do we NEED the other type of salt?

@JeriBellini Год назад

Just use whatever salt you have. The larger salt crystals will leave a slightly different look.

@runescoops5987 Год назад

@@JeriBellini Thanks for letting me know :)

@sandywall5266 Год назад

Can you use bleach instead of ammonia?

@tonawetniejeston Год назад

absolutely not!

@JeriBellini Год назад

NO, please don't do that!

@marcusbosson3275 6 лет назад

I thought it would have gone green, why didn't it go green?

@JeriBellini 6 лет назад

Hi Marcus, Honestly I can't answer that.... I just fool around with stuff and I don't know the scientific end of it. I hope you'll try it!

@marcusbosson3275 6 лет назад

HA ha, that's a perfect answer...🙂 For sure im gonna try that.. Thank you.

@laurar8486 2 года назад

Does this do the same with brass??? I see you mention brass in the title, but don't talk about it.

@JeriBellini Год назад

Try this (and I have fooled around with brass and had success) Mix 4 ounces hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 ounces of white vinegar, and some salt.

@lindaroyer-prince1143 5 лет назад

Great video, small correction having nothing to do with your process. It’s called “verde” (ver like very, de like day) not “verdegre”. Thanks!!

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

Thank you for the information! I hate when I pronounce things wrong! LOL Thank you so much for watching and being here! 💛

@JonahVex 5 лет назад

No actually that's incorrect this isnt the color green in Spanish "verde" this is a patina finish on metal known and pronounced as ver deh gree spelled verdigris.. tho it is derived from the word verde I'm sure, she was pronouncing it perfectly.. if you dont believe me I'm sure you can ask the old Google box to define and then pronounce it for you.

@JeriBellini 5 лет назад

@@JonahVex Well, thank you for correcting the correction! I'm ok with it and either way I love the process! Thank you Johny for being here and for watching my video!

@colinepoisson-quinton7165 5 лет назад

Small correction on your small correction. We use the term Vert-de-gris in French that became "verdigris" in Middle English from the Old French verte grez, an alteration of vert-de-Grèce ("green of Greece")

@annbelden798 5 лет назад

Linda, it is called verdigris: verdigris | ˈvərdəˌɡrēs | noun a bright bluish-green encrustation or patina formed on copper or brass by atmospheric oxidation, consisting of basic copper carbonate. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French verte-gres, earlier vert de Grece ‘green of Greece’.

@TheRealRealHousewife 3 года назад

What about metal jewelry that isn’t copper

@JeriBellini 3 года назад

Try it, you never know what will happen!

@diygeneration5566 2 года назад

*Great video! I will definitely try this method. I also patinate my pieces. But I get blue patina in a different way. Come visit, you will be interested!-)*

@JeriBellini 2 года назад

Thank you! Will do!

@diygeneration5566 2 года назад

@@JeriBellini Ok )