How to Re-Apply Patina to a Stained Glass Windowpane

 

• Over time stained glass may loose its brilliance and color that once had. Besides, oxidation can appear on the lead lines pretty often. The patina’s copper might dull and you will see then how corroded the lead lines are. These steps apply for the copper foiled windows but they may also work for the leaded ones.

 

• Acquire your preferred cleanser (one that you use only to revitalize windows) and a rigid brush (an old one or a scrub brush will work great)

 

• Apply a thin outside layer of cleanser.

 

• Cleanse the lead lines by adding a little water. You have to cleanse each lead line to remove the corrosion on it.

 

• After you’ve cleansed the glass window pane panel you can get rid of the cleanser start drying it. You can dispose the cleanser in the sink or using a garden hose. If there is no water source around you, you can use a bucket to rinse the windowpane.

 

• The next step requires patina and a rug that you don’t need any more. It can be fabric, because paper towels are getting eaten by the patina very fast. Always throw away the rag you’ve used, because it will disintegrate after just one day of exposure.

 

• Apply the patina abundantly. If you won’t use enough patina the chemical effect won’t be the one you’ve desired. The black patina will turn copper, while the copper one will turn black. Occasionally, crystals can appear on the patina bottle’s bottom, so keep in mind shake the patina bottle every time you’re going to use it. Apply an abundant layer of patina using the rag. Never be afraid to use a lot of patina. The more you use, the better it will work.

 

• Carefully, cleanse and dry the window. If you leave any patina on the windowpane it will lose its color.