Patin work materials are very diverse in terms of price, quality, work style preferred by the employer, etc. Patina work is one of the oldest arts that some historians believe was created and used for the first time in Egypt. In fact, patina work, which has become a valuable skill and art today, is a technique that is applied on various surfaces such as walls and ceilings, dishes, wood, etc., and makes it look old and antique. In fact, by patinizing these surfaces, they can be made to look old and valuable. Nowadays, people are very interested in this style of elements that have an antique look, and for this reason, it can be said that patina work in different forms, especially in interior decoration, is one of the most popular techniques among different people.
Applications of patina
Patina and its types have many applications and, as we said, it makes surfaces and objects look old. For example, among the applications of this technique, we can mention its use in museums and galleries. Many museums, instead of presenting the original objects to prevent them from being damaged or stolen, mold them and use different methods of patination to make the mold look like the original antique object and display them.
Also, sometimes objects such as old objects, coins or any other valuable thing that people want to have are made and sold using this method. Also, by using patina work, buildings and even old valuable works can be restored and restored and make it look like the first day.
One of the most important applications of patina work is the use of this technique in building construction. or after building renovation and during interior decoration. Many people cover the surface of the walls and ceilings of their houses and buildings with paint, wallpaper, etc., and some other people who want to be more special and unique in the interior design of their home and space use patina for They use surface coating. Also, with this method, elements such as tables and wooden cupboards can take on a different shape, color and surface and add to the beauty of the environment. In fact, patina is much easier to implement than wallpaper and other coatings, and it also has a greater impact on the environment, and it can be said that it costs less for people. Due to these reasons, it has become very popular today.
What are the types of patina methods?
Using silver and gold sheets
This method, which is one of the most popular methods of patination, is implemented in such a way that at first the surface The target is completely cleaned and then the color chosen as the background color is applied to this surface with a roller or brush. After this paint has dried on the wall or ceiling, the sheets are glued on the desired surface with diluted adhesives, and then these sheets are pressed very slowly on the surface using cotton or even hands. The important point in this is that the sheets can be chosen with different designs and according to the taste of the client, and also the distances between them that are needed to be stuck on the wall completely depend on the designer and the client and the style of decoration. It has and can be different.
using the color removal method
The color removal method is another method of patination. As you can guess from the name of this method, this method is implemented by removing the color from the surface. In order to perform this method, it is necessary to clean and smooth the desired surface first. After this is done, apply the desired color on the wall and just before it dries, remove colors from different parts of it randomly with a spatula. You can also use a sponge or a textured cloth to hit the wall and remove the paint to create an interesting texture and design on the wall. In this work, you can also apply one color on the wall first and after it dries, apply another color on it and apply this method on it. In this case, a more attractive color contrast and texture will be created on the wall.
Using a sponge
It can be said that using a sponge is one of the most common and easiest ways to patina walls and ceilings, as it can He claimed that even people who are beginners in this work can handle it well. Also, this method is one of the methods that many people can use to make the interior design of the wall of their room or space beautiful and unique. In this method, like all other patina methods, the surface must be smoothed and cleaned first. Then apply the desired color on the surface with the necessary equipment and wait for it to dry. A very important point is that if you want to be able to wash the wall and the surface you want in the future, you should use oil paints to cover the surface. After the wall is dry, mix the second color, which is the color of your choice, with the glossing material, dip the wet sponge in it, and hit the wall with it. This work can create a beautiful texture on the wall, and for this reason, this method of patina work has many fans. Using fabric. > In general, the steps of implementing this method of patina work are the same as the method of patina work using a sponge. To do this method, you have to cut a fabric in dimensions like 20 x 20 and take it from both sides and turn both ends like a water drainer from the clothes so that the fabric gets textured and then dye it with the desired color. Do it and paint it on the wall like a roller.
With the highlighting method
This technique can be one of the most difficult techniques in patina work and home decoration or office decoration. In fact, its difficulty is not in execution, but it is difficult to make something unique and beautiful, and it requires a lot of creativity and skill. To perform this method, equipment such as plaster, putty, cement, fibers, etc. are used. In this technique, we perform the basic steps of other techniques and then add the materials we want to cover the wall with to the diluted glue and apply it on the wall after mixing well. In the meantime, we should note that the concentration and hardness of these materials in the glue should be like yogurt so that it can be applied well on the wall. After these materials are well mixed together, we apply a layer of glue on the desired wall and apply a paste of the prepared materials on it. In the meantime, the important point is that the surface on which the wood glue is applied should be semi-dry first, then apply the material on it. After that, different designs can be created on this texture and wall by means of different tools such as hand, fork, stencil, etc. If you intend to make the wall look old, it is better to use black cement as the main material of this method of patination.
Required tools
The technique of this art, like any other art and technique, requires a series of special equipment to be implemented, and in fact, it is with the skill and use of these tools that you can finally achieve the desired design and result. Some of these tools are:
- Different types of spatulas, tools for shaping and smoothing
- A drill with different types of blades for mixing the required ingredients
- A brush with Required dimensions of each style, tray, roller
- Stencil
- Required colors such as acrylic paint, oil paint, plastic, etc.
- Plaster, putty and special pastes
- Shapan oil which is special oil for patina
- various accessories such as gloves, wood glue, sponge, cloth, brush and...