Wax for Black Patina

After I wax and polish my black patina it realy has faded out to almost a bronze. The polish I use says it cleans and polishes. Is it the type of polish I'm using that is causing the problem? Appreciate any help I can get
Thanks Bev

Answer

Hi Bev,

I'm assuming you're using it on copper foil. It could be the wax. What brand are you using? I use Mother's Cleaner Wax on black patina, and the patina stays black.

If it is on lead and you used liquid black patina for lead, you would leave the patina alone for 24 hours before you polished it.

I don't use patina on lead. I use black putty and then I clean and polish the panel with a natural bristle brush. The lead turns a beautiful black. This technique won't work on copper foil.

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