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SCULPT NOUVEAU PATINAS AND METAL FINISHES

STEP 2 - Apply the Appropriate Patina

There are two main categories of patina: 1) Those which contain acids; 2) Those which do not contain acids. This is
important to know if you wish to patina iron, steel, or aluminum, as acids will cause rust or oxidation.
Types of Patinas that Sculpt Nouveau makes:
• Traditional Patinas - All contain acids
• Smart Stains and Patina Stains - Do not contain acids

Each type of patina is available in a range of colors. The colors may be mixed together within the group to form a
dierent shade, except for the Traditional Patinas which may also be applied one over the other. The dierent types
may be applied over each other or mottled around areas to make the patina more interesting.
Note: When layering the dierent patinas, it’s best to apply those which contain acids rst.
When working directly on metal, the most important factor in using Sculpt Nouveau’s products successfully will be
to have the surface of the metal clean. Sandblasting is the best way to achieve this. An orbital sander may be used on
at surfaces, although if this is not an option, Sculpt Nouveau Metal Cleaner is what we recommend.
When using a patina* from a group that does not contain acids, warming the metal is the best way to get them to
adhere. Warming can be done by: (1) Putting the metal in the sun; (2) Using a heat gun or paint peeler; (3) Using a
patina torch.
Sculpt Nouveau’s patinas do not protect the metals from further natural changes once they have been applied.
Also, most patinas will have a chalkiness, which will rub or rinse o. We recommend applying a clear sealer once the
patina is nished.
*For Patina Stains, heat is not recommended. If the metal is too hot the patina may end up looking wrinkled.

Birchwood Technologies Patinas (cold application)
Birchwood Technologies makes dierent formulas for the dierent © Sculpt Nouveau
metals. For bronze, brass and copper there are choices of brown
or black applied by spray, brush or immersion. There are separate
formulas for iron, steel and aluminum.
The patina solution being concentrated, is then diluted from
1 part distilled water to 1 part Birchwood Technologies to 3 parts of
distilled water to 1 part Birchwood Technologies. Using the solution Birchwood Technologies M38 (left) and M24
too strong will cause many problems. (right) Patina applied hot to copper
PAINT & PATINAS M-38 Brown (FOR BRONZE, BRASS & COPPER) M-24 Black (FOR BRONZE, BRASS & COPPER)

BIR08ZM38
BIR08ZM24
8 oz. Birchwood Technologies M38 Brown 8 oz. Birchwood Technologies M24 Black
for Bronze, Brass, & Copper for Bronze, Brass, & Copper
BIR32ZM38 BIR32ZM24
32 oz. Birchwood Technologies M38 Brown 32 oz. Birchwood Technologies M24 Black
for Bronze, Brass, & Copper for Bronze, Brass, & Copper
BIR01GM38 BIR01GM24
1 gallon Birchwood Technologies M38 Brown 1 gallon Birchwood Technologies M24 Black
for Bronze, Brass, & Copper for Bronze, Brass, & Copper
PC-9 Presto Black (FOR IRON AND STEEL ONLY) A-14 Black (FOR ALUMINUM)
BIR08ZPC9 BIR08ZA14
8 oz. Birchwood Technologies PC9 Black 8 oz. Birchwood Technologies A14 Black
Patina for Iron & Steel for Aluminum
BIR32ZPC9 BIR32ZA14
32 oz. Birchwood Technologies PC9 Black 32 oz. Birchwood Technologies A14 Black
Patina for Iron & Steel for Aluminum
BIR01GPC9 BIR01GA14
1 gallon Birchwood Technologies PC9 Black 1 gallon Birchwood Technologies A14 Black
Patina for Iron & Steel for Aluminum

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