I know there's a wide range pf opinions on patina vs paint, clear coat vs wax only, etc. To me, valid points are made by all sides, as long as it is approached mindfully.
To delve a bit deeper in the matter, I'd like to get some opinions and ideas about enhancing patina with subtle (or not) washes, tints, leafing techniques and other textural finishing techniques that have been used by folks here.
What has worked for you, and what has not? Any major warnings?
If crackle or orange peel is intentional, it can be a useful technique, too.
Actual chemical patinas, included - whether hot or cold - and rag, tortoise shell, collage, everything on the table. Feel free!
Examples:
Sometimes, one might want to "lock in" a look that is a bit flaky - to sand it would be to destroy that look. Not good. but you want to stop the rust process, and keep what's there. what would you do?
Or take a really good patina that is a bit washed out, and bring out contrast with antiquing or clear coat.
Or tie everything together with a tint, perhaps to contrast the fenders to the frame.
I add pics to help encourage thought experiments...what crosses your mind when you see stuff like this? :idea:
To delve a bit deeper in the matter, I'd like to get some opinions and ideas about enhancing patina with subtle (or not) washes, tints, leafing techniques and other textural finishing techniques that have been used by folks here.
What has worked for you, and what has not? Any major warnings?
If crackle or orange peel is intentional, it can be a useful technique, too.
Actual chemical patinas, included - whether hot or cold - and rag, tortoise shell, collage, everything on the table. Feel free!
Examples:
Sometimes, one might want to "lock in" a look that is a bit flaky - to sand it would be to destroy that look. Not good. but you want to stop the rust process, and keep what's there. what would you do?
Or take a really good patina that is a bit washed out, and bring out contrast with antiquing or clear coat.
Or tie everything together with a tint, perhaps to contrast the fenders to the frame.
I add pics to help encourage thought experiments...what crosses your mind when you see stuff like this? :idea: