Patina Basics

I usually don't have the patience to watch instructional videos but this one is so well done, I didn't mind at all. Tim McCreight is an excellent teacher and makes the experience interesting and enjoyable. He keeps things moving so I didn't feel bored or impatient with the pace of the video. The recipes he demonstrates had me itching to try some of the patinas right away. He clearly shows the method and the equipment needed, explains the process and the ingredients, shows examples of metals in various stages of patina layers, and gives tips as to how to purchase materials and equipment that can be used. Overall, unless you already have a good knowledge of patinas, this is a video well worth watching.

I was looking for a specific method of coloring metals. This book gave me more than I asked for

Having used Tim McCreight's patina recipes from his book The Complete Metalsmith it was great to see him putting them into practice himself. Even though I have tried most of his methods I still learned a great deal from the DVD. A coupleof criticisms are that we didn't really need to see him draw all those lines on the silver with the black pen - just a couple would have been sufficient, and I was a little alarmed at his cavalier approach to the ammonia fumes - it is not good to inhale and it probably would have been better to do it in front of an open window or outside. Even though this is easily obtained from the supermarket it should still be regarded with respect.

This is a great DVD on Patination. Tim takes you through step by step processes using various household chemicals and substances, and the results are fantastic. For budding jewellery designers, metal artists and anyone who likes working with copper/silver/brass etc, this DVD is a fabulous instructional tool.

You always learn a lot of practical information from Tim McCreight and the better thing is that most of the things that he uses for his recipes are either found around the home or easily obtainable even in Australia

Another good DVD from Tim McCreight although there was not much detail on the mixing of the patina chemicals nor was there much detail on technique but Tim McCreight is always good.

Cant wait to try all the patinas showed on the DVD. What a great variety with so many tips on how to get them done right the first time.I hanve now tried several. Sure worked like it was supposed to and found some other new patinas along the way. Bottom line is - don't be afraid to try new ways, but be sure your metal it CLEAN!

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