The Metal Coating and Patina Workshop that we hosted June 19-21 was a great success. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting new artists as well as seeing some old friends. California-based artist and instructor, Ron Young, who founded the patina and metal finishing company, Sculpt Nouveau, led the two day workshop. Over 20 students from all over the Southeast attended. The weekend was jam packed with valuable technical information from Ron’s lectures and demos and lots of hands-on experimentation with metal coatings, patinas, molding making and casting materials. Townsend Atelier hopes to host many more workshops in the future. If there is a particular type of workshop you would like to see us do, please info [Email address: info #AT# townsendatelier.com - replace #AT# with @ ]">email us and let us know!

Students listening to Ron Young talk about patinas

Experimenting with different patinas and metal coatings




Samples of different metal coatings and patinas on different objects and surfaces

BRONZING AND PATINATING A PLASTER BUST
A few students brought their own pieces to work on at the workshop.  Chattanooga sculptor, Roses Taylor, metal coated her plaster bust in bronze and applied tiffany green patina.


First, the plaster bust was sprayed with BRONZE METAL C Coating. The first coat is applied and allowed to dry. Then a second coat is applied.

While the second coat of metal coating is still wet, Liver of Sulfur is sprayed on to give the bronze a rich golden hue.

Finally, Traditional Tiffany Green Patina was sprayed on while surface was still wet. The patina developed a gorgeous blue-green color in a very short amount of time. More patinas or waxes can be applied to achieve different patination. Or Permalac lacquer can be applied to stop the patina development process and to protect the surface when desired coloration is achieved.

Sculpture above by Chattanooga artist, Roses Taylor

Townsend Atelier Booth, NAMTA show 2008

Townsend Atelier has been hard at work participating in and planning for spring and summer trade shows.
We recently returned from the annual NAMTA (National Art Materials Trade Association) Show in Reno, NV. We met a lot of wonderful people and added many new stores to our growing family of retailers who carry our products. To view a list of stores that carry our products CLICK HERE. Don’t see your local art store on the list? Email us [Email address: info #AT# townsendatelier.com - replace #AT# with @ ] and we will contact them. Or ask for Townsend Atelier products next time you visit your favorite supply center.

Where will we be next? Townsend Atelier will have a booth at two trade shows this summer. If you are in the area, please stop by to see us!

July 18-20 CHA (Craft and Hobby Association), Rosemont, IL

August 8-10 Loveland Sculpture Invitational, Loveland, CO