Novacan Black Patina for Solder or Lead  - 237mL

Novacan Black Patina for Solder or Lead - 237mL

Novacan Black Patina for Zinc - 7.56L

Novacan Black Patina for Zinc - 7.56L

Novacan Black Patina for Solder or Lead - 16 oz

$21.40
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SKU
CH BP16O

Novacan Black Patina for Solder - Lead - 437 ml


Liquid Chemical used to Change the Color of Solder and Lead to the Color Black. Novacan Industries Canada, supplying the Art Glass industry for over 35 years. Highly effective product line produces excellent long-lasting results.


  • 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) 
  • Most Popular Chemical Color Choice
  • Use on Solder or Lead
  • Use in conjunction with Black Back foil
  • Easy, fast results 
  • Long Shelf Life
  • Always use Safety Glasses and Gloves
  • Poisonous! Read Carefully Cautionary Information on bottle
  • Keep all chemicals safely secured
  • HDPE 2 High Density Polyethylene Recyclable bottle
  • Application instructions on bottle, detailed below 

Novacan Black Patina for Solder-Lead - Turn Silver Solder lines and Grey Lead came to a Black color.

1) During Application Use safety glasses and gloves. Proper and complete preparation of metal surfaces is key to a superior result.

2) Remove all oxidization with wire brush or steel wool.  Clean off all debris.To apply chemical use cloth or paper towel as applicator tool. Metal contaminates patinas. Form applicator into small thick pad approximately 2 x 2 inches.

3) Place patina onto pad and wipe metal with long smooth strokes. Apply thin layer of chemical and let dry. Repeat thin layer of chemical letting dry between applications.

4) Continue to reapply until level of blackness is achieved.

5) Carefully remove off of glass all excess patina.  Optional: Apply Kwik-Clean Patina Cleaner

6) Let chemical air dry hard for 24 hours.

7) Dries to a Matte finish (dull and flat without a shine).

8) Optional. Apply Clarity Finishing Compound to achieve a Glossy, shiny finish.

9) Once complete and dry the finish will remain semi-permanent. Possible minimal color fade due to time or sun exposure. To restore original metal color, remove patina coating with Super Fine “0000” grade steel wool.

10) Keep Stored Safely and Securely.

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