How to realize an Ancient Bronze faux oxidation effect

Application in two chromatic variations for wood, metal and plastic

In this article we explain how to obtain an oxidized surface with an Ancient Bronze materic effect (click here to see the product page Ancient Bronze with real oxidation) by using two well known Cromas products:

AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN

AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS

The use of these two products leads to interesting and realistic aesthetic effects with the following characteristics:

• Look similar to the Ancient Bronze finishing with real oxidation
• Simplicity in application
• Resistance in the outdoor, to light and the elements
• Possibility to standardize the application and obtain reproducible surfaces

The procedure is simple and it’s the same for metals, wood and plastics:

1. 1) Application of a white base
2. 2) APPLICATION OF THE FIRST COLOR IN AN ALMOST HOMOGENEOUS WAY (AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN or AX.03 VERDIGRIS)
3. 3) APPLICATION OF THE SECOND COLOR IN STAINS (AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN or AX.03 VERDIGRIS)
4. 4) Application of the protective matte transparent

The order for the use of the colors will lead to two different final colors, as you can see in the following images. Here we present the two results:

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 1

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 1

PROCEDURE #1 First color applied: AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN Second color applied: AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 2

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 2

PROCEDURE #2 First color applied: AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS Second color applied: AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN

As can be noticed, in the procedure #1 a color is obtained where the rust is predominant, typical of the cor-ten steel. In procedure #2 the verdigris tones are prevalent instead.

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 1

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 1

PROCEDURE #1 First color applied: AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN Second color applied: AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 2

Ancient bronze effect paint with faux oxidation, procedure 2

PROCEDURE #2 First color applied: AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS Second color applied: AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN

The detailed procedure of the application is shown in this video tutorial:

With this procedure, two elegant and stunning surfaces are obtained. The cycle includes an application with spray gun or mixed air pump.

It’s a product suitable only for professional or industrial use, solvent based and it’s not suitable for private applicators or for walls. The painting cycle has been studied mainly for internal and external decoration works, in series and contract, on wood and metal.

Being the final effect subjected to the operator skills, we recommend to perform application trials before starting the desired work. We point out that the final look must be evaluated after the application of the protective transparent and its complete dryness. In fact, the final transparent enhances some of the components in the paints leading to more vivid and bright colors compared to the surface not yet treated with the protective.

For more details and to see different colors, we suggest to visit the original page of the verdigris and corten products:

Corten Effect Paint

Verdigris Effect Paint

Note: this information is provided based of our experience, for information only and the responsibility to execute application trials for the best result lays in the hands of the operator.