Re: Failed copper patina on stained glass

Tiffany style is usually referring to copper foil.  It sounds like you are
using lead came??? anyway, try a) 000 brass wool after drying, wipe lightly
then brush the patina on with a soft brush. b) hit the solder with Windex
immediately after soldering (do not wash) Leave flux there, just Windex,
wipe with paper towel, apply patina. Wash wash wash with dawn or other
degreaser. it gets really bright copper after polishing. m


"Adrian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hi all
>
> I'm having dificulty with getting a decent copper patina on
> the solder joints on Tiffany-style stained glass items.
>
> After soldering, I give the soldered seams a good clean with
> detergent supplied by my friendly local stained glass shop.
>
> Then I dry the item, and apply copper patina solution with a
> 'non-stick' scourer.
>
> Some of the seams work out well - others end up a dull grey colour.
>
> Any idea what I'm, doing wrong ??
>
> Thanks
> Adrian
> Suffolk UK