Experimenting with copper patina colors - my latest build! (pic heavy)

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Thank you all for your comments!
I did a lot of digging to figure out the best way to go about this, It's not a big secret at all just needed time to research the internet. I myself knew many of the reactions already from the chemistry courses I had in university! didn't know people were not sharing their process thinking it's a real secret! later today I will write more details about the whole process, hopefully it will be a good starting point for all of members interested.
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I like the painted version better. And that font used on the dial really is the cherry on top.
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Mad scientist!
"Ah, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day,
And tell the world that everything's OK,
But I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back,
'Till things are brighter, I'm the Man In Black."

http://www.homage-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=27
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Thank you for the badge, I will wear it with pride! :D :geek:
I'm writing up a more detailed explanation on this, will post it soon on the DIY section
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Here's the detailed method as promised:
http://www.homage-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1975

cheers!
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donnell wrote: May 4th, 2019, 7:37 am Here's the detailed method as promised:
http://www.homage-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1975

cheers!
Thanks for sharing!
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Nice review. Thanks for sharing!
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