Laboratory experiments

Copper butterflies that were given a patina
Originally uploaded by luvmypups

I have tried a couple of times to achieve the nature patina that nature gives copper. I recently bought the Summer 2008 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry. There was an article on Patina'd Metal by Diane Russell-Horn. As you can see from the picture, I have achieve the blue patina, but I have yet to figure out how to achieve the greener patina.

You have to mix a combination of ammonia, white vinegar and salt. But after "trying" to be patient for days on end, I FINALLY achieved the blue. This is truly a process that has no recipe.

I plan to make the bright blue butterfly possibly into a bracelet. Check my etsy shop soon to see the finished product.