Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Cupric Nitrate, Original, and Powder Blue Patinas in 8 ounce bottles with spray tops
Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Powder Blue Patina in 8 ounce, 32 ounce, and 1 gallon containers
Bronze sculpture of an alligator using Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Liver of Sulfur and Powder Blue Patinas
Example of Sculpt Nouveau Original Blue Patina on an aluminum sheet using a primer, brass metal coating, and clear sealer
Example of Sculpt Nouveau Original Blue Patina on cast resin using a primer, brass metal coating, and a low gloss clear coat
Example of Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Original Blue Patina on a copper sheet
Traditional Original Blue Patina (sponged), Traditional Darkening Patina (1 coat), and Ever Clear Matte (2 coats) on brass
Traditional Blue Patinas
Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Powder Blue Patina sample on a copper sheet
Example of Sculpt Nouveau Powder Blue Patina on an aluminum sheet using primer, brass metal coating, and a clear urethane
Traditional Powder Blue Patina (sprayed, then burnished with 0000 steel wool), Bronze Metal Coating C (sprayed), and Ever Clear Matte (2 coats) on aluminum
Example of a bright blue metal effect on copper using Sculpt Nouveau Original Blue and Tan Patinas
Sample of Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Cupric Nitrate Patina on a copper sheet
Example of aging copper sculpture using Sculpt Nouveau Cupric Nitrate and Birchwood M24 Patinas
Traditional Ferric Nitrate and Cupric Nitrate Patinas (both applied hot) and Ever Clear Matte on copper

Traditional Blue Patinas

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Sculpt Nouveau Traditional Blue Patinas are a range of blue aging solutions for bronze, brass, copper, and the Metal Coatings. These patinas will rust iron and steel and should not be used on aluminum. To use Traditional Blue Patinas on those surfaces, Prime-It and a Metal Coating should be applied first.

Cupric Nitrate is a classic hot patina for bronze, brass, and copper resulting in a blue green finish. If used on iron or steel, rust will occur. Cupric Nitrate is commonly used over the top of a base patina such as Traditional Liver of Sulfur or Ferric Nitrate Patinas to add more depth and contrast to the finish.

Powder Blue is a cold patina for bronze, brass, copper, and the Metal Coatings. This patina results in a stable opaque finish close to a bright ocean blue. Because of its stability once dry and sealed, it is a good choice for outdoor work. However, it should be applied indoors and requires at least 24 hours to develop.

Original Blue is a cold patina for bronze, brass, copper, and the Metal Coatings resulting in a light, pale blue to turquoise finish. Like the Powder Blue Patina, it should be allowed to develop for 24 hours before sealing.

Traditional Blue Patinas are sold in 8oz., 32oz., and 1 gal. sizes. Spray tops are included with 8oz. and 32oz. bottles. One gallon of Traditional Blue Patina generally covers 200 sq. ft.