Faux copper patina diy

In my last post I repurposed a candle holder into a stand for a bowl of succulents. In case you missed it here is a photo: When I originally purchased the st…

I love textured walls, they add so much character and natural depth to the room. When we decided to paint a feature wall in the living room (now renamed as the "Coffee room"), I knew I wanted a copper patina effect on the wall - more patina, less copper. So, having a genuine copper patina “ verdigris” would be mind blowing, but that would also burn a hole in my pocket. So, the artsy way it was. Excited with a huge canvas, I decided on the following supplies list. For this project, you’ll…

As much as I enjoy making pretty things for our home, there’s nothing as satisfying as creating something that’s both functional and gorgeous. As South Africans we love heading outdoors, getting…

Do you love copper? Learn how to quickly get the look of aged copper with this easy and affordable technique.

Today I'm going to show you how to take something like this: Seahorsies! And turn it into something like this: BioShock Seahorsies!! This is a great technique for transforming everything from knick-knacks to cosplay props and hardware, and it can be used to make almost any material - wood, ceramic, plastic, etc. - look like naturally aged copper. But the best part? It's really easy! All you need are a good spray primer, spray paint in metallic copper and flat black, mineral spirits, and some…

In this post, I'm sharing 3 ways to make copper patina - subtle, green and blue. And would you believe that you've probably got all the ingredients in your home already? Kitchen chemistry is so

Learn how to patina copper sheets with this fast and simple method. It creates a beautiful blue patina and only takes two ingredients.

Create your a DIY aged copper patina with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial using Rustoleum spray paint and a bit of technique.

With this method, it's easy to paint a faux antique copper finish on any surface that can be spraypainted. Using this painting technique, you can create the

I wanted a feature wall for my bedroom that "popped" but also imparted a feeling of warmth. I chose a warm copper feel using a Dulux Copper paint finish.