One Way to Speed Up Patina Formation on Golden Canary Rain Chains

There’s a Simple Way People Can Change How Their Copper Rain Chain Looks

Rain chains have been a great way to direct rainwater for storage (and future reuse) for decades, and Marrgon has been able to identify that most of it customers buy them as a complement for their rain barrel projects, in which they combine beauty and functionality. Although the copper itself looks appealing for people, a few of them are passionate about it and buy the copper chains waiting for it to develop a patina over time, which is a coating of various chemical compounds that forms over copper while exposed to atmospheric elements (a common example is rust forming on steel).

The good news are people don’t have to wait months for patina to develop, they can accelerate the oxidizing process of copper using common household items or items easily available at a grocery or drug store. Marrgon is excited to share with its customers, who bought Golden Canary Rain Chains, some steps they can follow, according to “wikiHow”; however, before doing any of these, individuals must make sure to always use rubber gloves, work in a ventilated area and use safety glasses and a respirator mask.

To create a green patina, which is the type most people are looking for in rain chains, 2 cups of white vinegar, 1.5 cups of pure non-detergent ammonia, and 0.5 cups of salt are needed. These ingredients should be mixed in a spray plastic bottle until the salt is dissolved and, once the solution is ready, the copper object to be oxidized must be placed in a ventilated area (preferably outdoors) and sprayed at least twice a day, which will cause patina to develop within hours.

So, for all people out there considering buying a copper rain chain specifically for its characteristic oxidation, it’s great to know there are these DIY (do it yourself) projects that allow to speed up the patina formation on the chains, allowing it to be “modified” to the buyer’s desire and complement their outdoor decoration, which finally is what every business is looking for its customers: fill their needs and wants with the most customized product possible.