Metalier’s copper liquid metal is available in two different colours
The metals are salmon copper and dark copper. Salmon copper is a light copper – salmon coloured as you might expect. Dark copper is a deeper version of the traditional copper colour.
Copper is one of the metals that takes particularly well to a patina
Think of copper in nature. Copper reacts slowly with atmospheric oxygen to form a layer of brown-black oxide (think of church steeples). Unlike rust the brown-black layer actually protects the underlying copper from more extensive erosion. Copper is also important as an ingredient in the alloys brass and bronze – even gunmetal grey bronze.
Texture, patinate, wax or polish Metalier copper liquid metal
Verdigris (copper carbonate) is a green layer which can often be seen on old copper constructions such as the Statue of Liberty. Metalier can artificially create verdigris on its copper metal finish, then neutralise the finish and seal it, if desired, so that the verdigris remains protected at just the level you want to preserve.
The use of black wax can instantly emulate the natural brown-black layer created by nature over a long period. It too can be preserved at precisely the colour required. The pearlescent effect also remains an all time favourite. Because copper is malleable and ductile it is a material which Metalier craftsmen enjoy working with.
And did you know that USA policeman were nicknamed coppers or cops because their uniforms used to have copper buttons!
Find out how Metalier Coatings can help you to create your very own copper look: