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Antique Brown Patina?

Q. I am looking for a patina formula to repair patina on an antique matchbox cover (not sure if it is bronze or copper). It is a beautiful warm brown. (Please don't tell me to buy the book! I would if I could afford it!) Any ideas? Thanks.

Andrea Mordoh
- Santa Monica, California, USA
2000

"The Colouring, Bronzing & Patination of Metals"
by Hughes & Rowe
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A. Uhh... go to the library and BORROW the book? :-)

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2000

A. I too have a piece of old metal that has gone from the Color Case Hardening finish to a rich brown Patina, I am looking for a book, article or some other reference material that discusses how to restore, and the basic metallurgy behind this process.. thanks,

Jacob Hargrave
- Gurnee, Illinois USA
2001

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