FireCat Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I just wanted to know is there a way to add a red coloring to the roses i am making, there are made of mild sheet steel. Is there a chemical or something or some way of making this happen..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Gilder's paste? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Paint, of course. Also check these patinas:Sculpt Nouveau You may find that light surface rust makes a better ground than clean steel (for patinas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 I just ordered some gilders paste and am going to give it a try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 A while back there was a post which they used machinest red layout die for a patina. I tried it and liked it. You can get it in a spray can or brush on. It is somewhat transparent not like paint. They blue is also neat for items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireCat Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 I might give the layout dye a try.. I think i might still have some red and i know i have a few bottles of blue still around..I sighned up for a class on metal patinas....3 hour class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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