Now here's a new one!

[Paul S. Larudee]

Glenn wrote:
> 
> I have a neighbor who is going crazy trying to find . . . are you ready for
> this .. . . Verdigris!
> 
> She has an old fashioned metal lamp post for her front yard.  She wants it
> to look like it has verdigris.
> 
> She's exhausted the hardware and home store and craft store circuit . . . .
> 
> Now what?  Rub a Steinway action on it and wait 5 years?  ;-)
> 
> Glenn.

Glenn,

You can get verdigris very quickly by applying a mild acid to metal. 
Vinegar will do.  The only proviso is that the metal must be copper or
an alloy containing significant amounts of copper.  If not, there are
fake paint substitutes.

Paul S. Larudee, RPT
Richmond, CA