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Making carbon steel sheet metal art look like bronze

I'M MAKING METAL SCULPTURES FROM SHEET METAL & CARBON STEEL WELDING RODS. I WANT TO COLOR THE OBJECT TO LOOK LIKE BRONZE. WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY? PATINA? I MAY WANT TO USE DIFFERENT COLORS LATER.

CARLTON GOUGHNOUR
hobbyist - FARGO, North Dakota, USA
2003

Paint is the easiest and offers corrosion resistance, Carlton. You should be able to achieve a bronze color on steel with a Modern Options / Sophisticated Finishes [affil link] patina solutions as well.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.
2003

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