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Patination of lead

2005

I want to produce an authentic looking patina on recently moulded lead. Under natural conditions lead seems to patinate black-ish or white-ish, depending on (presumably) atmospheric conditions.
How can I make new lead look old - black or white would suit.
Thanks,

Edward Fletcher
Journalist - England
publicly reply to Edward Fletcher

2005

Some solutions for patination of lead objects:
1. 40% solution of potassium polysulfide
in water
2. 100 gm iron chloride
500 ml HCl
1 lit water
3. 5 gm copper sulphate
20 gm potassium permanganate ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links]
1 lit water
Good luck!

Goran Budija
- Zagreb ,Croatia
publicly reply to Goran Budija

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