Patina: Forced or Natural? Commercial or MacGyver Style? - Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts

We have been playing around with the BLF copper A01 in that thread and got a bit off-topic by experimenting with ways to force the patina. So I figured we could benefit from a new thread dedicated to the subject and open it up to other metals and models. Some love the natural patina developed over time(months, years, decades) while others fight any and all tarnish with lacquer or climate controlled safes. I learned of a trick to hasten the development of patina on my A01 and really like its ef

Patina: Forced or Natural? Commercial or MacGyver Style? - #35 by scrumpypaul - Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts

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Patina: Forced or Natural? Commercial or MacGyver Style? - Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts

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Patina: Forced or Natural? Commercial or MacGyver Style? - #78 by Hewwo_UwU - Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts

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The Emisar D4V2. Machined out of a solid hunk of Copper and super bright. After 2 years of using on my boat it's developed this beautiful patina! It's heavy and feels incredible in your hand. : r/BuyItForLife

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Patina: Forced or Natural? Commercial or MacGyver Style? - Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts

Patina: Forced or Natural? Commercial or MacGyver Style? - #79 by MascaratumB - Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts

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