It’s been several months since I completed a metal casting class where I mad
e twelve goddesses (see post: 11/11/09 casting wild women). I recall a discussion about solutions used to create that turquoise patina finish found on bronze, one in particular made me take note -- urine. I had an ew moment as I shook my noggin in mild disgust and tucked the info into a file I mentally marked “really? The day I pulled out the camera to photograph my creations, I was not able to stop myself from rummaging through that dossier. The more I peered at the gals through the lens, the more I wondered what they would look like with a hint of tarnish. I was not about to go to the store to buy anything ‘cause I was ready to try this right now. Could something we produce naturally truly do the trick? The answer… oui, oui!
I sequestered one of my girls in a box, painted on a little liquid, closed the top and left her for a 24 hour stint in isolation. Upon release, there was a noticeable change. I took a picture that came out too dark so I played around with it in Photoshop my only intention was to lighten it. To my delight, my bronze beauty morphed even more right before my eyes. Not only did I have a one-of-a-kind cast metal goddess but also had the ability to reproduce her in a series of prints with color combinations that could never be achieved with a little swab of tee tee.
e twelve goddesses (see post: 11/11/09 casting wild women). I recall a discussion about solutions used to create that turquoise patina finish found on bronze, one in particular made me take note -- urine. I had an ew moment as I shook my noggin in mild disgust and tucked the info into a file I mentally marked “really? The day I pulled out the camera to photograph my creations, I was not able to stop myself from rummaging through that dossier. The more I peered at the gals through the lens, the more I wondered what they would look like with a hint of tarnish. I was not about to go to the store to buy anything ‘cause I was ready to try this right now. Could something we produce naturally truly do the trick? The answer… oui, oui!I sequestered one of my girls in a box, painted on a little liquid, closed the top and left her for a 24 hour stint in isolation. Upon release, there was a noticeable change. I took a picture that came out too dark so I played around with it in Photoshop my only intention was to lighten it. To my delight, my bronze beauty morphed even more right before my eyes. Not only did I have a one-of-a-kind cast metal goddess but also had the ability to reproduce her in a series of prints with color combinations that could never be achieved with a little swab of tee tee.
I’ve actually used Photoshop to change the coloration of leaves, plants and flowers with stunning results. I am not one to fool with the natural order of things, however I think Mother Nature will give me a pass since no harm has come to real life flora or fauna. Will post some of those photographs in the future so…
keep your peepers open! ®
keep your peepers open! ®
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