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How To Patina Copper - Easy DIY Tutorial With Video

Make a fun penny project and see how to patina copper pennies. Then use those pennies tocreate a fun display with with your initials on wooden letters.
Course Decor and Decorating
Keyword how to patina copper, patina copper, patina copper pennies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1 Patina Copper Project
Author Chas
Cost $5-10

Equipment

  • Hot Glue Gun

Ingredients

  • Dawn and baking soda
  • Vinegar and salt
  • Wood Letters

Instructions

  • Wash your pennies with Dawn and baking soda.
  • Drain the soapy baking soda water, rinse the pennies off, and let them dry.
  • Mix together equal parts of vinegar and salt, so that it coats all of the pennies.
  • Let the pennies soak for 30 minutes.
  • Drain out the mixture.
  • Place the pennies on a baking sheet and let them dry completely.
  • Hot glued the pennies into place.
  • Hang and enjoy!