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How is the patina done?

April 26, 2017patina

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How is the patina done?

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With the use of chemical acids and heat, the oxidation of the metal can be speeded up and controlled. Usually, the acids are applied with a brush, but they may be sprayed on or the bronze may be dunked into a solution or even buried for a time in sawdust and water or exposed to fumes.