How Do You Paint An Antique Bronze Finish?
A bronze finish with an antique look is easy to achieve. The process involves mixing layers of color and sealing or patina finishing. Technically, patina is the green film that forms on copper and bronze. As it ages, various types of acids in the air cause a green sheen on the metal. Faux patina is a green cast illusion created on many surfaces including wood, ceramic or metal. This gives the substance a bronze, antique finish. Remove any hardware, such as knobs or hinges. Sand the wood lightly. Paint the furniture with a latex sealer/primer and let dry completely Cover the wood with a latex base coat. It should be similar in color to the bronze glaze. Use a paint roller for large areas and a brush for the smaller regions. Let the base coat dry, then sand off any bumps in the finish. Paint a second coat. Sand again, if needed. Pour a small amount of the metallic glaze on to a paper plate. Dampen a sea sponge and dip it into the glaze. Dab the sponge on newspaper to remove excess. Blot
