Patina (/ˈpætɨnə/ or /pəˈtiːnə/) is a tarnish that forms on the surface of copper, bronze and similar metals (produced by oxidation or other chemical processes); or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. Patinas can provide a protective layer to materials that would otherwise be damaged by corrosion or weathering. They may also be aesthetically appealing.

It’s a cool and gloomy day in the valley-just perfect for playing in the shop! Quite by mistake I left some sheets of etched brass sitting on the bench, wet. Like for 2 weeks. When I finally got around to doing something with them, they’d developed all kinds of “interesting” colors on them. When they came out of their regular antique solution, the colors changed but were replaced with this fabulous brown/red/green tint to parts of them. A sealant coat made the colors just pop. I just love this look!

These 3 pieces are destined to become bracelets – And I am going back to the shop to try to remember exactly what I did to get this result…with my memory, will be a minor miracle if that happens.

More to come-