Experimental patina series
Experimenting with non-toxic patination on different metals, predominantly silver, copper and brass. Using different materials such as wood shavings, rice and barley along with food products such as vinegar, soy sauce and Sheffields own Hendersons relish.
Melissa Montague Metalsmith
Sheffield, England
Tiny vessel with large handles emerging from wood shavings and soy sauce.
A collection of patina experiments on a tray.
Close up of a copper sample created with barley and red wine vinegar.
Copper patina samples using grass and red wine vinegar sandwiched between to pieces of metal.
Close up of copper patina sample using red wine vinegar.