To make shiny copper look old, you can create an artificial patina using various methods. One common and effective method involves using household ingredients to accelerate the aging process.
Creating a Patina with Vinegar and Salt
One way to age copper is to use a solution of white vinegar and salt. The salt and vinegar solution accelerates the oxidation process, creating a blue-green patina that resembles the natural aging of copper.
- Solution: Soak the copper in white vinegar and salt.
This method is simple, affordable, and yields noticeable results in giving copper an aged appearance.
