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Patinas for Silicon Bronze

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Patrick Kipper's book is the best source to learn contemporary hot patina techniques. For the artist, it is an exellent reference of patina color. For the professional, it contains valuable chemical combinations and application techniques.

Although I've never taken any of Kipper's workshops, I know many people who have. They all tell me that he's a patina guru. I've been doing patinas for only a few years, and am by no means an expert, but I use this book like a bible. Kipper's language is clear and concise, and his recipies are understandable. You may not get the result you want on the first try, but you do have something to work from. There's some great color plates that show you examples of the recipies. I find this book invaluable and I consult it almost every day. If you are delving into the world of bronze patina you definately need this book.

Excellent book for the professional or one just learning about patinas. Not only does it give explanation of what materials to use and how, it illustrates the result.

Although I've never taken any of Kipper's workshops, I know many people who have. They all think he's a patina guru. I've been doing patinas for only a few years and I am by no means an expert, but I use Kipper's book like a bible. His language is concise and to the point, and his recipies are relatively easy to follow. You may not get the result you want on the first try, but it does give you a starting point. There are some great color plates that show the wide range of patina recipies that he includes in this book. Anyone who is delving in the world of bronze patina, needs this book. You won't be dissapointed.

This is an excellent book for the amateur patinuer. It includes history, a list of chemicals and applicable grades, as well as easy to follow recipes for some beautiful patinas.