![]() Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable. We do NOT recommend applying JAX Green Patina by dipping your metal into JAX Green Patina. The answer is that brass can indeed turn green, but it depends on a number of factors. Unlike the JAX Blackeners and Darkeners, the JAX Green Patina does NOT work instantaneously. Allow each coat to thoroughly air-dry (24 hours) between coats is recommended. The appearance of the film indicates that the patina has adhered to, and is reacting on the metal. Brush the patina onto the metal until a dull film appears. Use a stiff bristle brush and apply the JAX Green Patina directly to the metal. When you see that green layer on these metals (usually called patina or verdigris) its because of a chemical reaction. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended. It will take 2-12 hours to completely react with the metal. Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. This reaction makes the metal to lose some of its properties, and that’s why rust, or in the case of brass, bronze, copper, and zinc patina happens. Light Green Patina is a cold patina for bronze, brass, and copper. Green How to Clean Brass and Restore Its Lustrous Shine With a bit of knowledgeand some elbow grease, tooyou can keep clean brass with many common products that may be in your kitchen. ![]() Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Green Patina. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. It is trusted and used by jewelers and metalsmiths. To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX Green Patina produces a permanent, authentic, antique green finish on Copper, Brass and Bronze. Prepare and clean the surface to be treated.JAX Green Patina for Brass, Bronze and Copper JAX Chemical Green Patina produces a permanent, authentic green finish on copper, brass and bronze.
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