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Treating copper

I'm making a trellis out of copper and I want to have a tarnished look to it. Is there a product out there that can "age" the copper?

Jeanne Mertz
- Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2003

I was told to spray on ammonia ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] and then spray on vinegar ⇦ in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] and it will speed the tarnish look. OR if you didn't want to, then to spray with clear acrylic paint.

Catherine Banks
- Austin, Texas
2004

I assume the ammonia is supposed to dry before applying the vinegar? It is dangerous to mix acids, even mild acids like vinegar, with ammonia to my understanding.

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