Patinas 101 for Brass and Copper. January 18 from 9:30-5:30
Patinas 101 for Brass and Copper. January 18 from 9:30-5:30
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Explore the possibilities of colored copper and brass surfaces beyond the polished finish! Using mostly non-toxic chemicals that can be found around the house, as well as simple torch heating, we will change the color and appearance of copper jewelry made in class. Application of Liver of Sulfur will also be covered.
The focus of this course is on the diverse and exciting variety of ways to change the color and appearance of copper and brass. You will make a cuff bracelet, pair of disc earrings, and a bar pendant to test the color-changing potential of a heat patina, cold fuming, and a range of liquid applications. Studio safety is a core tenet in all of the Silver Peak Studio classes, and so of course safety will be a prominent feature for this class as well!
We will cover:
- Preparation of metal for patina
- Types of patina
- Benefits/Drawbacks of patina use
- Chemical applications
- Torch applications
- Cold-fuming or Atmospheric patinas
- Packed Patina
- Sealing and Protecting
Details:
- Sunday, January 18 from 9:30-5:30
- 8 contact hours, ages 12+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland, Lafayette 80026
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Tools are provided
- Materials base kit fee: $30. Payable at time of class to instructor via cash, check, or Venmo
- Prerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing, Intro to Stacking Rings or equivalent experience. Must have experience safely using in a torch.
The last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is January 4, 2026.
By registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules.
About the instructor, Alec Schweiger
Alec has an MFA with an emphasis in Metals and Jewelry from Colorado State University-Fort Collins, and has been teaching metalsmithing at the collegiate level (CSU) since 2019. He received a work study scholarship to the Penland School of Craft to study under Kim Cridler, as well as learning from Navajo Silversmithing masters Allison and Trent Lee. 
