One of our local sheet metal suppliers sells an effective rust patina solution for around $50 for a one-gallon jug. It works well, but it’s not very affordable. It produces a smooth, consistent surface rust that is perfect for the metal art that we produce.

We’ve come up with a product that produces the same (or better) results and costs around 90% less than the store brand.

Keep in mind that this does not produce the dark bubbly rust that deeply penetrates metal, like most of the homemade solutions that I have come across online. Our solution produces consistent coppery rust finish with softly contrasting streaks and splotches. (read more...)