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A copper oxidizing solution needed to create reddish purple results

I saw a table at Ethan Allen, that had a beautiful oxidized copper top, with lots of reddish, and some lavender hues. It was shiny and looked as like gasoline does when on top of water. I want to do this myself. Any suggestions?

Kim Longo
- Chula Vista, California
2002

I would like to know the answer to the same question. I actually bought the copper top table from Ethan Allen and have used Twinkle brass cleaner ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] on it thus removing part of the oxidation. How do I restore it.

Thank you.

Lucinda Robson
- Long Beach, California
2004

Hi, folks. Those reddish/purplish hues may be from heat coloring rather than chemicals. Please see letter 2662 and see what you think.

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Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
February , 2010

I have copper top table I purchased from Ethan Allen. With use, some rings from wet glasses have appeared. I would guess that the table top is lacquered. How do I clean it so that the glass rings disappear?

Tracey Eberhardt
- Highland, Maryland
2007

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