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A copper oxidizing solution needed to create reddish purple results

I saw a table at Ethan Allen, that had a beautiful oxidized copper top, with lots of reddish, and some lavender hues. It was shiny and looked as like gasoline does when on top of water. I want to do this myself. Any suggestions?

Kim Longo
- Chula Vista, California
2002

I would like to know the answer to the same question. I actually bought the copper top table from Ethan Allen and have used Twinkle brass cleaner ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] on it thus removing part of the oxidation. How do I restore it.

Thank you.

Lucinda Robson
- Long Beach, California
2004

Hi, folks. Those reddish/purplish hues may be from heat coloring rather than chemicals. Please see letter 2662 and see what you think.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
(Ted can offer longterm or instant help)
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
February , 2010

I have copper top table I purchased from Ethan Allen. With use, some rings from wet glasses have appeared. I would guess that the table top is lacquered. How do I clean it so that the glass rings disappear?

Tracey Eberhardt
- Highland, Maryland
2007

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