Top 5 Metal Effects Questions

Modern Masters
by Modern Masters
Our Metal Effects products are one of our most popular lines and for good reason. The collection allows you to create gorgeous blue and green verdigris patinas and rust effects! We enjoy playing with the patinas weekly and talking with creative customers around the world about the line and the wide range of finishes possible. We're excited to share the Top 5 questions we receive along with our best recommendations and suggestions!
Q1: DO I REALLY HAVE TO USE THE PRIMER?
We do recommend it. Metal Effects undergoes a true oxidation process and you'll want that process to stay on top of your surface – not penetrate it! The Metal Effects Primer is a unique water base, acrylic primer designed to block the Patina Aging Solutions & Rust Activator from reaching the metal or wood surface chosen as a substrate. Other primers are not recommended as they allow the Patina Aging Solutions & Activators to penetrate through to the substrate and may disrupt both the patina and the process.


Q2: AM I USING THE RIGHT METALLIC PAINT?
The differences between our Metal Effects products and our Metallic Paint Collection are that our Metal Effects products contain REAL metal particles designed to oxidize. Metal Effects are unique, water base paints that come in Bronze, Copper and Iron which will also patina and rust naturally over time if left exposed to the elements. When combined with the Patina Aging Solutions & Activators, this process can be sped up dramatically. The copper and bronze colors from our original Metallic Paint Collection are not meant to patina and will not oxidize when paired with the Patina Aging Solutions & Activators. Make sure to stay within the Metal Effects line for the best results!


Q3: WHEN SHOULD I USE THE ACTIVATORS?
Timing is everything – and that sage advice works for Metal Effects Solutions and Activators, too! When using the the Blue and Green Patina Aging Solutions, ensure you spray while the second coat of the Copper Reactive Metallic Paint or Bronze Reactive Metallic Paint is wet.


For the Rust Activator, the Iron Reactive Paint needs to have two solid dry coats for best results. Please note: the second coat must be dry for one hour before activation!


Q4: I'D LIKE THE GREEN TO BE A DIFFERENT GREEN. POSSIBLE?
You cannot control the oxidized colors too much and this is part of the beauty! As it is a natural patina finish, temperature and humidity play a part in the color development of Metal Effects patinas – just like Mother Nature.


Q5: I'VE SEEN SOMEONE SATURATE THE METAL EFFECTS. CAN I DO THIS?
Many do like a deeper patina and saturate the surface with the Patina Aging Solutions. This can be easier on horizontal surfaces or items that can be laid down horizontally, such as art canvases or picture frames for example. Beautiful results can occur! Please try to avoid over saturating the finish so much that you can wash off the wet Reactive Metallic Paint. They are meant to work together!


We hope our sharing the five most popular Q&As we have help you with your next Metal Effects project! If you have a question about Metal Effects that is not covered, you can leave it for us in the comments! Stay inspired!
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  • Flossie Flossie on Aug 15, 2016
    Do you have stockists in London, UK?
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