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Protective coating for flame patina on copper without fading

I am an artist working in copper. I would like to finish more of my pieces with flame (rainbow) patina, but cannot find a finish that will allow the bright red and blue colors to remain after putting on a protective coating. I have tried absolutely every product. Nothing works. I need help!

Penny W [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]
artist - East Peoria, Illinois, United States
2003

Hi Penny,

Are you spraying clear lacquers over your artwork? Are you using a wax? It is helpful if you let the readers know exactly what you have used.

Jake Koch
G. J. Nikolas &Co.,Inc.

Bellwood, Illinois

2003

Brass Lacquers
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Try Staybrite spray for brass.

Gayle Coffey
Metalx Specialty Products / Ronatec

Fallbrook, California

2003

Ed. note: Also see letter 2662 for more Q&A's on this topic.

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