HOW-TO: Realistic Faux Patina Painting with Spray Paint & Craft Paint

[@barbaracanning522]

I have been trying some very complicated techniques without the look I wanted. Your video was exactly the look I wanted. I especially like the way you suggested spraying the patina in stages to customize the color to the piece. The whole process was simple , straightforward and produced beautiful results. Thank you!

[@fortunado21]

I watched a bunch of terrible videos on how to do patinas before I found this. Elegant, simple technique ... I never would have thought of using a little spray bottle like that. Thank you! :)

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@FionaRyanTIFFINbitesized]

I've watched a few of your patina videos and this is exactly the look I'm after, so thanks.

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@troylumpkin]

So good and so simple

[@PirateChiefPC1]

I used your technique to restore an aluminum sun dial. The results are fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

[@VanOaksProps]

That’s awesome!

[@eclecticeddie3694]

this is great. I play around with patinas and this is super easy. Good job.

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you like it!

[@JoshuaMilrad]

Outstanding! Thank you.

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you liked it!

[@skulkn2670]

It turned out great!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@jackz4056]

Really liked the video and music! You are an artist, so song and craft go together so well! I liked that it was short and informative without a lot of wasted time. I see a lot of uses for this very realistic replication of patina. Keep the good work going....

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks! I'm a less is more kinda guy, so I don't want to waste anyone's time.

[@MillPondFrightNight]

Love the outcome!

[@Taylor-A-Baird]

I love your series of videos!!! Thank you so much! 999

[@HollywoodHaunter]

That looks awesome Derek really liking the results from all your painting techniques. Thanks for sharing with us =)

[@ukemonkey]

Oldie but a goodie! In a way, these videos are the basis for all the rest!! 999

[@michaelmurray214]

Yep Ill be using this tech. for sure!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@VanOaksProps]

Awesome!

[@SpotlessPanda]

Very nice!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@dragonflyer59]

I absolutely love the tutorial... such a great patina look... I need to do this... thank you...

[@VanOaksProps]

You are so welcome!

[@jadejohnson561]

Thanks for the tutorial! Great techniques that I can apply to many different things.

[@VanOaksProps]

Jade Johnson thank you!

[@GravesOfTheGroves]

That was a fantastic tutorial! Thank you!!

[@hectorturner]

Great tutorial! Looks very realistic! Since I'm make my my plaque out of 1/2" carved foam I'll have to brush coat the black and make sure I get good coverage so I don't have any issue with the spray eating the foam.

[@EerieAcresCemetery]

Awesome tutorial!

[@kyliewescombe8543]

Thanks for sharing I’m about to use this method to repaint my water feature for my pond :)

[@jenniferhaefner9132]

Awesome! Love it!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@jackz4056]

I plan on using this technique for a poly ceiling medallion for my oil rubbed bronze ceiling fan. And for a mid-sized poly sculpture.

[@whitedogleeds]

This is the most natural method I've seen so far. I want to try it on an old aluminium bucket but wondered if the paints would run with it not being able to be laid flat as this is.

[@VanOaksProps]

whitedogleeds The paint would definitely run, but that’s a good thing. Naturally moisture would drip down the edges of any object causing the patina to run or spread. I highly recommend doing a Google image search for reference photos to give you a few ideas of how patina would form on a variety of objects. It always helps to see how something like this would occur naturally before trying to re-create it with paint. Good luck!

[@whitedogleeds]

Thanks!

[@Mourningrosemanor]

Love it!

[@PurpleCupcakeSOAPS]

love it! just scored some metal lamps and I'm gonna try this out

[@VanOaksProps]

Dorothy Arrington-Humphries awesome! Good luck!

[@liztaylor85139]

Great Video! I'm going to try this on some wrought iron and metal pieces for outdoors. Can you please list the materials/colors/brands you use in the "Show More" space? I had to go back a couple of times to make sure I got it down. Thank you so much! And by the way... I found this looking for patina effects but also starting my first resin projects next week. I'm going to look at your other videos to see if I can find out if you buy or make your molds.

[@mervimalmberg42]

Beatyfull

[@CINEMAoftheDEAD]

Looks great , when you sprayed the patina on , did u wipe any of it away ? Or did u leave all of it on to dry ? Thanks!

[@VanOaksProps]

I just allowed it to air dry. You could probably speed up the process with a hair dryer.

[@ryangoyette3570]

Really amazing effect! K&T Do Halloween credited you in a video they did using this technique, and shared the link for your tutorial. Now i’ll subscribe. Really cool to see the support all Haunters have for one another! 🎃 ❤️

[@VanOaksProps]

They're great! Thanks for subscribing!

[@deoblo85]

love it !! Looked great !! HFL!!

[@coreystowe5832]

The video is great! Thank you! I thought the music was perfect, btw! What is the song?

[@jondroog710]

Will this work on an actual metal sundial (likely nickel? maybe aluminum?)?

[@VanOaksProps]

It should.

[@spookymufu]

Nice tutorial! Where did you get the sundial?

[@VanOaksProps]

eBay

[@cyhomer]

Will this work on ANY metal? I have a cheap aluminum pizza pan I want a similar finish on. TY

[@VanOaksProps]

Cathy holmes as long as the surface is scuffed up to give the paint something to bite into I would think it should work. I’ve never tried it on aluminum, so I can’t say for certain.

[@chefbambu9382]

What is patina colored paint? Is it paint or the process?

[@VanOaksProps]

That's the name of the color. Like Brown or Pink, FolkArt calls this specific color "Patina."

[@UseYourManners123]

What are you using to pour your resins?

[@VanOaksProps]

Not sure I understand the question.

[@josephina4792]

between the coats of patina spray, it looks like you must have rubbed some of it away? Wish you showed that part as it's important to the finished piece.

[@VanOaksProps]

Nope, the patina paint dried. That's all. Because the paint is thinned out with water it looks like there's more paint than there actually is. As the water evaporates the paint is left behind.

[@josephina4792]

@@VanOaksProps ahh, thanks for the explanation. :)

[@arlyhelm6219]

Thanks for this. One recommendation: drop the soundtrack. It competes with your voiceover.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for the note!

[@hovawart16]

I am just so amazed that there are people like you who take the time to help and instruct strangers just to be kind.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@barbaravance6774]

Or just turn it down a notch, is all.

[@msjanettycreates8814]

Good tutorial but just want to suggest the music in the background that sings words is really annoying makes it harder to hear you but isn't that it's really good

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for the suggestion. We've switched to instrumental music since this video was made, so it shouldn't be much of a problem with our others.

[@bonniewitmyer7823]

You have a very nice voice with clear pronounciation but your singing friend in the background was competing with your dialog. I was amazed at how quickly you were able to age this piece!

[@usbrasilcafe]

Excellent video... I just sent the web page link to a good client as we recently shipped him a cast aluminum historical replica plaque, with which he will consider adding some final touches to the base color we sprayed on at the foundry. Not many know just how many "prop-replica" items, as you're showing, are done in days at the local studios here in SoCal.

[@VanOaksProps]

Al Sterling thank you! I’ve been considering dipping my toe in the studios but I’m not quite sure where to start. Any tips? I’m in SoCal as well.

[@usbrasilcafe]

I've been out of the industry since a pre-teen, but actually have sold to the prop shops. I'd start by contacting Paramount's facility, as I remember them being the most active. Out-sourcing seems to have become more popular given "employee costs and shop overheads", so while I'm just guessing, I'll bet someone out there would listen to your resume now.

[@sugarmamaaa]

Great video but music conflicts with your voice. :(

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for the note and for watching the video!

[@coldhardysucculentswithkdw4988]

I didn't even notice it, then I watched again after seeing the comment and it was bad. Power of negative suggestion? Anyway thought the vid was great. I would not have thought to put the patina under the metal paint. looks very natural. thanks

[@RikkiTikkiTavo]

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