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Obtaining an Antique green patina on a old brass bed

Q. I want to obtain an antique green finish on an old brass bed...that I saw on HGTV that was accomplished by "soaking" the brass hardware in ammonia ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] for 10-14 days....MY dilemma is...the bed is tooo big to soak ....how can I still accomplish this process....maybe wrap in ammonia soaked towels.....? Please advise.

Dena Ferguson
Home owner - Fremont, Ohio
2005

Vintage Brass Beds & Parts on eBay [affil link]

A. You can use next solution:
20 gm copper acetate [affil links]
20 gm ammonium chloride
1 lit vinegar ⇦in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil links]
Good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia

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