Patina Care Guide

Creating & Restoring Antique Copper Patina
Important:
Always test antiquing fluid on a spare surface or inconspicuous area for color, compatibility and end result.
Precautions:
Do not touch the bare surface before treating as skin perspiration or finger oil will affect the final result.
Creating & Restoring Antique Copper Patina:
Copper creates a beautiful and much sought-after antique patina. The natural beauty of this mineral is
excentuate when it begins to oxidize. This dynamic natural effect is known as a living finish, and can easily
be recreated using R. Richardson Ltd. Antiquing Solution. Whether you are wanting to antique an entire
copper piece or simply touch up a small damaged area, RRLTD. Antiquing Solution will make it easy! This
product is easy to apply, fast acting and very effective in reproducing an antique copper patina. It simply
accelerates the aging process to produce a beautiful antique copper patina.
3 Easy Steps to Reproduce an Antique Copper Finish:
1. CLEAN surface to be antiqued thoroughly, removing all grease, oil and fingerprints with R. Richardson
Ltd. All Natural Citrus Solvent and a clean soft cloth. If copper surface is extremely dirty, using No. 5 Pre-
mium Steel Wool in place of the cloth will expedite the cleaning process. However, the final cleaning
should be with RRLTD. All Natural Citrus Solvent and a clean soft cloth. If the copper surface has a
lacquer finish, it will need to be removed with a paint stripper and thoroughly cleaned (before) applying the
antiquing solution.
2. APPLY ANTIQUING FLUID with a saturated swab, cotton cloth or brush and watch for desired effect.
When desired color tone is achieved, wipe rinse or spray immediately with cold water and wipe dry. Or as
an alternative method, immerse item in a solution of antiquing fluid and 20-25 percent clean water. Once
that the copper surface is dry, the resulting patina can be highlighted or distressed with No. 5 Premium
Steel Wool.
3. PROTECT and maintain the patina of your copper sinks and tubs with The Furniture Butler Table Top
Wax and Patina Protector. Table Top Wax has proven to be the safest and most durable paste wax for
copper sinks and tubs. It is easy to apply and produces a durable, long lasting shine.
The Furniture Butler Patina Protector is a very unique Eco-Friendly spray polish that is recommended for
maintaining copper sinks and tubs on a regular basis. Patina Protector may be used alone or as a compli-
ment to improve the performance and durability of ALL waxed surfaces, without the risk of removing the
wax. Patina Protector is the perfect maintenance polish and will very gently clean, maintain and preserve
the valuable antique copper patina. It is environmentally safe and contains no solvent, toxins or silicone.
This polish has a clean, fresh scent. Simply spray on and wipe off...it couldn’t be easier or safer!