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How to Color flower brass stampings with acrylic paint and resin

Dec 11, 2010 12:01 AM

Bronze butterfly-shaped decorative piece held in hands.

Adding a patina to brass stampings is what gives it an aged, beautifully vintage look. If you've never worked with patinas before, then check out this jewelry crafting video to learn about how to use different types of patinas - including resin and acrylic paint - to make a flower you can attach to a pin to make into a brooch.

You'll learn how to create deep gingerbread patina on raw brass stampings. This method is easy to accomplish and fun to experiment with, and is truly eco-friendly.

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