Copper Patina

by Donna
(Lowell, MA)

Prior to reading your article I applied copper to a piece I was repairing. Needless to say, the new solder looks black and the old is a copper color. Is there any way to fix this? thank you, for your assistance. Donna

Answer

Hi Donna,

You can remove the new copper patina with very fine steel wool. Then follow my instructions on the Patina page. You can use the wax on the entire panel if you want. It will brighten up the old patina and it should make the whole panel look as good as new.

Sue