Patina vs Rust

Patina vs Rust

What Is Patina? Patina on steel is a thin coating that is created on the inside and outside of steel because of exposure to their surroundings. It is an organic oxidation occurrence that happens when carbon steel has a reaction to oxygen and humidity in the atmosphere. The patina is usually a dark, protective coating…

Name a Type of Metal

How Do You Patina Metal?

Patina is a general term that refers to the appearance of age or usage. It can apply to metal, clothing, furniture and more.  In metalworking it particularly refers to a chemical process that is caused by exposing metals to the elements. 1. Gather Your Patinating Essentials Usually you can find most of these ingredients and…

Name a Type of Metal

How to Patina Metal

Patina is a general term that refers to the appearance of age or usage. It can apply to metal, clothing, furniture and more.  In metalworking it particularly refers to a chemical process that is caused by exposing metals to the elements. 1. Gather Your Patinating Essentials Usually you can find most of these ingredients and…