Patina: 300+ Coloration Effects for Jewelers & Metalsmiths - Hardcover

$38.99

Patina: 300+ Coloration Effects for Jewelers & Metalsmiths - Hardcover

Name: Patina: 300+ Coloration Effects for Jewelers & Metalsmiths - Hardcover
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781620331392
Price: 38.99 USD
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by Matthew Runfola

$38.99

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by Matthew Runfola (Author)

An explosion of patination methods from beginner to advanced skill levels!

Patina offers a collection of over 300 metal patination recipes, application instructions, and full-sized samples for anyone working in metals, including jewelers, sculptors, and metal artisans.

This all-skill-level book covers steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, silver, and aluminum. Neatly organized by metal type then by color for ease of reference. Patina discusses variables that affect the overall metal coloration such as surface preparation, chemical formula, application method, and more. Cross-references take you to the variety of patination techniques offered, including immersion, brush application, spraying, fuming, layering, using resists, hot and cold applications, and more. All recipes feature step-by-step illustrated instructions. Patina also discusses safety issues and handling and disposing of hazardous or corrosive materials as well as proper ventilation. This book is an inspirational resource, a how-to guide, and a book that you have long been waiting for.

Author Biography

Matthew Runfola is the proprietor of Runfola Studios, a high-end contemporary furniture and sculpture design/build business based in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on unique surface patinas and colorations. Runfola currently heads the Metal Sculpture Department at the Evanston Art Center, and his works can be found in numerous private collections worldwide.

Number of Pages: 256

Dimensions: 0.9 x 10 x 8.7 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: February 28, 2014

ISBN	9781620331392
Author	Matthew Runfola
Publisher	Krause Craft
Genre	Hobbies & interests and Arts
Format	Hardcover
Published	February 2014
Language	ENG- English
Pages	256
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print