Paint a Faux Patinaed Copper Background

In this painted faux copper patinaed background, we use marbling techniques. The verdigris effect is done in green but you can use varied hues of greens and blues for a realistic look. Actual patinaed metal looks different than some of the faux finishes you see on flower pots. Through years of designing jewelry and metalsmithing, I remain mesmerized by the range of colors heated copper produces. Like a seashell that only sparkles in the water, those beautiful colors on heated copper change when the metal cools. I hope to try my hand at raku pottery some day!
Enjoy this beginner friendly demo! I hope it inspires you to give copper a place in your creative world!

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