Silenus
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« on: June 29, 2009, 10:58:51 am » |
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Hello. Is the a way to lighten a Patina? Following coin has a even Dark Patina, therefore are the coin very difficult to photography. The coin is in Natural even deep Dark not like the Picture |
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Silenus
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2009, 11:36:35 am » |
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i dont wont lighten the patina for only photography purpose!. General, which possibilities have i, to lighten /change the color of the patina without to damage the coin? PS: Photography with Black background leads to the same result as above |
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romeo
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2009, 11:49:32 am » |
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You have NO CHANCE of changing or lightening the patina without harming the coin, dont even try it. your answer rests with photography. So i suggest moving this to the correct topic. To get desired results you must get the camera to meter off the coin, not background aswell. Different cameras cope differently but center weighted or spot metering is usually best to get true colour. Best to keep experimenting with camera, not the coin. romeo |
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romeo
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2009, 11:51:08 am » |
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areich, sorry but thats ridiculous and bad advice
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romeo
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« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2009, 11:57:08 am » |
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its a ancient coin not a garden fence lol.
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romeo
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« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2009, 12:21:40 pm » |
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I think its me lacking in nicotine this time. Hot day+ no ciggies= being short with areich .. sorry my friend!
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« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2009, 12:28:11 am » |
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Ave! Kevin. The coin is an AE. BTW: Why you not respons on e-mails(in you website) or in PM messages?  Your're too busy  Sigh... Hello. Is the a way to lighten a Patina? Following coin has a even Dark Patina, therefore are the coin very difficult to photography. The coin is in Natural even deep Dark not like the Picture Do you mean how to 'degrade' your coin's patina? Certainly there are a number of ways, but in this case I think your coin is perfect as is. Best, Kevin |
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Silenus
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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2009, 02:16:22 am » |
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Do you mean how to 'degrade' your coin's patina? No .. Chemical turn the patina from Dark green to light green. No tools! |
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« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2009, 11:21:15 pm » |
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Ave! Do you mean how to 'degrade' your coin's patina? No .. Chemical turn the patina from Dark green to light green. No tools! Okay, but many here may/will disagree... Try this; use a tsp of Gringott's Conservator's Mix and one tsp of Ammonium Citrate, mixed in 1/2 cup of hot water. Let the coin soak for 5 minutes then remove and toothbrush; repeat as necessary, repeating as needed. You may wish to allow your coin to rest for a few hours between soakings. Best, Kevin |
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Silenus
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« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2009, 08:10:33 am » |
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Hello Kevin.
This above pocedure is only for Green patinas or for any dark color?
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Silenus
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« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2009, 10:02:43 am » |
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meantime the coin above, looks actualy so
i aim not intend to change anything, the question above was in general natur.
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