Do It Yourself Patina Formulas
The Science Company has collected these metal patina recipes from a variety of sources through the years.
Basic Patina Chemical Kit With Four Chemicals
This starter set of four chemicals provides ample amounts of each chemical for patination on copper, brass or bronze metals. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-13258
$52.95
Acetic Acid, 6%, 16oz
Clear, colorless liquid having pungent (vinegar) odor. Miscible with water, alcohol, glycerin and ether. Used in patina formula No. 25 for Blue Green (For Cast Bronze). NC-2271
$15.95
Acetic Acid, Glacial, 500mL
ACS grade, 99.7% min. — Used in our patina formula no. 18 for purple coloring effect. Restricted to Standard Ground only within continental USA and Canada. NC-6077
$29.95
Ammonium Chloride, 500g
Lab grade, Granular — This is used in several patina formulas. See More Info for formula list. NC-0046
$12.95
Ammonium Chloride, 2.5kg
Lab grade, Granular — Commonly known as sal ammoniac. Often used in the recovery process of platinum metal (Pt) from catalytic converters. This is used in several patina formulas. See More Info for formula list. NC-8601
$49.95
Ammonium Hydroxide, 16oz, 28-30% ACS
28 to 30% strong — This is used by metal artists in several patina formulas. Contains 28 to 30% ammonia by weight. Molarity: 14.8M Specific Gravity: .898. Colorless liquid with strong odor. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-2095
$22.95
Bismuth Nitrate, 100g
ACS — Used in our Patina formula No. 20 for Antique White. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-1483
$49.95
Calcium Chloride, Lab Grade, 500g
Lab grade, Flake — This is used in several patina formulas. See More Info for formula list. NC-3361
$10.95
Cupric Acetate, 100g
Lab grade, Powder — A greenish-blue, fine powder. Soluble in water, alcohol and ether. This is used in several patina formulas. See More Info for formula list. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-0301
$17.95
Cupric Nitrate, 100g
Lab grade. Crystal — This is used in several patina formulas. See More Info for formula list. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-0303
$14.95
Cupric Nitrate, 2.5kg
Lab grade. Crystal — This is used in several patina formulas. See More Info for formula list. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-10229
$109.95
