Reactive patina
Patina Set
About this product
LMFX® Patina Set brings together three reactive metal patinas — Blue, Green and Red — in one convenient kit for versatile metal finishing applications. These high-quality patina solutions are designed to react with real metal powders and create a wide range of dynamic surface colours and effects as part of the LMFX® metal finishing system.
This curated trio is ideal for artists, designers and decorative finishers seeking greater creative flexibility. Use the Blue patina to achieve cool tones and weathered highlights, the Green patina for verdigris-style aged effects, and the Red patina for warm oxidised hues. The set allows you to experiment across multiple projects, blend effects or quickly switch palettes to suit your design vision.
Each patina works by chemically interacting with real metal surfaces prepared with LMFX® metal powders and binders to produce authentic age, colour variation and depth. Whether you’re working on furniture accents, architectural surfaces, sculptures or bespoke interior features, this set gives you the tools to expand your metal finishing capabilities with consistent and striking results.
Compatible with the full range of LMFX® metal finishing materials, the LMFX® Patina Set is perfect for professional and creative applications — from decorative finishes to advanced metal effects.
What it's for
- Blue for cool tones, green for verdigris, red for warm oxidised hues.
- Blue and green for copper, bronze and brass; red for iron. All three also work on dark bronze and zinc.
- Reacts with a real metal finish made with LMFX metal powders and binders, indoors and outdoors.
- Furniture accents, architectural surfaces, sculptures and bespoke interior features.
Key specs
| Pack sizes | 3 x 150 ml, 3 x 400 ml |
|---|---|
| Works on | Blue and green for copper, bronze and brass; red for iron. All three also work on dark bronze and zinc. |
| Application | Spray or brush. Test your technique before the full application. |
| Sealing | A clear sealer is recommended over the patina to protect it from general wear. |
| Safety | Wear gloves and eye protection, and use in a well-ventilated area. Keep it out of drains and watercourses. |
| Storage and shelf life | Keep in the original container, tightly closed and upright, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. |
| Safety data sheet | Download the SDS (PDF) |
How to use
More on the training pageMake the metal finish
Apply an LMFX metal finish (metal powder mixed with binder) in a metal that suits this patina.
Spray or brush
Spray or brush the patina onto the metal finish. The colour comes from a chemical reaction with the real metal. Wear gloves and eye protection, and use in a well-ventilated area.
Test, then seal
Make a sample in your technique first, so you know how the effect develops. Seal the finished patina with a clear sealer.
You'll also need
Copper KitTextured or Fine binderfrom £94.80Copper for blue and green.
Bronze KitTextured or Fine binderfrom £94.80Bronze for blue and green.
Iron KitTextured or Fine binderfrom £94.80Iron for red.
FAQ
Which patina works with which metal?
Blue and green patinas are made for copper, bronze and brass (green reacts most strongly on copper). Red patina is for iron, for rust and oxidised effects. Dark bronze and zinc also take patinas: the set of all three lets you test them.
What does the patina react with?
Real metal. It works by reacting chemically with a surface made with LMFX metal powders and binders, which gives authentic age, colour variation and depth.
What is in the set?
One bottle each of Blue, Green and Red patina, in 150 ml or 400 ml bottles.
Do I need to seal it?
A clear sealer is recommended, to protect the patina from general wear.
How do I use it safely?
Wear gloves and eye protection, and use in a well-ventilated area. Keep it out of drains and watercourses, and read the safety data sheet before use.
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