Patinas –
A patina is a thin layer that develops on the surface of certain materials over time. It usually appears as a result of exposure to elements like air, moisture, or chemicals, and can give the material an aged or weathered look. Patina is often valued for its unique and natural appearance, adding character and beauty to objects like metals, statues, or antique furniture.

At Barnes, we supply the best patina solutions from Sculpt Nouveau. This range will produce an effect on all kinds of metals, such as bronze, brass, copper, iron, steel, and aluminium. We carry the traditional blue and green range, perfect for creating a Verdigris colour on copper. We have the Traditional Brown range for creating an aged look to most metals. This is especially popular for creating an antique brass or aged bronze look. If you’re hoping to darken or antique bronzes and silvers, our liver of sulfur is the best. Alternatively, Traditional Black patinas will darken and blacken most metals, but ultimately it will depend on how the metal was prepped. A blackened finish on steel, stainless steel and Aluminium is most common, as it darkens the shiny silver tones.

The Birchwood Casey range contains concentrated formulas which must be diluted with distilled water. The more coats you apply, the darker the finish will go. These can be sprayed, sponged and dipped (immersed), depending on the finish you want to achieve.

The patinas may require a hot or cold application, so ensure you have selected the best option for your application. Cold patinas are applied at room temperature and hot patinas are applied on heated metals. For added protection, don’t forget to apply a clear sealer or wax once the patina is dry.

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Antiquing Patina

$21.85$276.00 (inc. gst)
Antiquing Patina is used to create an aged brown to black finish on bronze, brass, and copper. On iron, steel
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Darkening Patina

$21.85$299.00 (inc. gst)
Darkening Patina is most commonly used cold on bronze, brass, and copper to produce a beautiful brown finish. This patina
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Ferric Nitrate/Chloride

$23.00$287.50 (inc. gst)
Ferric Nitrate/Ferric Chloride Patina produces a transparent red brown finish when applied hot to bronze, brass, and copper. Similar to
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Japanese Brown Patina

$21.85$299.00 (inc. gst)
Japanese Brown may be used on bronze, brass, and copper resulting in a golden brown finish, but it is most
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Liver of Sulfur

$51.75 (inc. gst)
This is a mixture of potassium sulfides which has traditionally been used to darken or ‘antique’ silver and bronzes. This
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Tan Patina

$23.00$345.00 (inc. gst)
Tan Patina is used to achieve an opaque tan finish on all metals. It may be applied hot or cold
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Black Magic Patina

$23.00$460.00 (inc. gst)
Black Magic Patina creates a beautiful, rich black patina on iron and steel. It takes only 3-5 minutes to develop
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Midnight Black Patina

$51.75$460.00 (inc. gst)
Traditional Midnight Black Patina reacts on aluminum, bronze, brass, copper, iron, steel (not stainless), and zinc/galvanized. This patina works quickly
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Slate Patina

$51.75$460.00 (inc. gst)
Slate Black Patina is a versatile black finish for use on most metals. On iron and steel, it is used
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Stainless Black Patina

$51.75$517.50 (inc. gst)
Stainless Black Patina is made specifically for stainless steel. It is not recommended for other metals, but on zinc and
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Powder Blue Patina

$40.25$287.50 (inc. gst)
Powder Blue is a cold patina for bronze, brass, copper, and the Metal Coatings. This patina results in a stable
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Light Green Patina

$21.85$299.00 (inc. gst)
Light Green Patina is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Apply to a clean, cold (65°-70°F) metal. It
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Tiffany Green Patina

$23.00$299.00 (inc. gst)
Tiffany Green is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. It may be used both indoors and outdoors. If
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A14 Black For Aluminium

$57.50$575.00 (inc. gst)
All Birchwood patinas are considered traditional patinas that will age or darken metal. These patinas are sold concentrated and should
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M20 (Dip) Black Patina

$34.50$575.00 (inc. gst)
All Birchwood patinas are considered traditional patinas that will age or darken metal. These patinas are sold concentrated and should
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M24 (Spray) Black Patina

$51.75$782.00 (inc. gst)
All Birchwood patinas are considered traditional patinas that will age or darken metal. These patinas are sold concentrated and should
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M38 Antique Brown Patina

$57.50$483.00 (inc. gst)
All Birchwood patinas are considered traditional patinas that will age or darken metal. These patinas are sold concentrated and should
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PC9 (Spray) Black Patina

$63.25$575.00 (inc. gst)
All Birchwood patinas are considered traditional patinas that will age or darken metal. These patinas are sold concentrated and should
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Rainbow Patina

$149.50 (inc. gst)
Traditional Rainbow Patina is a very interesting finish. Depending on the application method and the metal used, many different finishes
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Patina Stain Spray

$103.50 (inc. gst)
Patina Stains are blended to match chemical or Traditional Patinas without the fuss. They are pre-blended Solvent Dyes and Clear
Green Blue Dye Oxide 32oz
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Green Blue Dye Oxide 32oz

$230.00 (inc. gst)
Dye-Oxide Patinas are a cross between the Solvent Based Dyes and a patina. All of the colors are transparent and
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Contemporary Patination by Ron Young

$253.00 (inc. gst)
Contemporary Patination, 2nd edition, is a thorough recipe book of hot and cold patinas for bronze, brass and copper. Instruction