Adding Beautiful Patina To Brass Components

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  Step 1

  Locate some 24 gauge brass sheeting. If you don't make a great thrift shop find, it can be purchased online.

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  Step 2

  Using metal snips, cut two matching squares. Sand surface and edges lightly to smooth, clean with damp cloth.
  Emboss with machine and a design folder in a pattern of your choice.

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  Step 3

  Prepare a plastic disposable container with lid. Cut a raised scrap of a plastic or container box and place in the center to elevate the two brass elements.
  Sprinkle a generous amount of salt on top of the metal pieces. Carefully pour about 1/4 cup of ammonia into the base of the container at the edges being careful not to wet the brass and salt.

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  Step 4

  Cover with lid and leave for at least 8 hours or longer. The fumes from the ammonia react with the salt on the brass to create a pretty blue patina.
  When you are satisfied with the color carefully open the lid and use tweezers to place the pieces on a paper towel to dry.

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  Step 5

  Once dry, if desired, lightly sand the raised areas to reveal the embossed pattern. Hole punch at the top center of each piece.

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  Step 6

  Shows one sanded and one left as is. Seal with clear metal sealant if desired. Allow drying time

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  Step 7

  Add ear wires with bead accents.

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