Application of the liver of sulfur patina on the dog sculpture

This video shows what the bronze looks like after the application of the "liver of sulfur" patina. Water was applied to the bronze to show what the finish will look like after the wax sealer is applied. Same idea when one wets a piece of wood to see how it will look after an oil rub.

Liver of Sulfur patina base applied to the dog sculpture

The patina of choice was liver of sulfur, it is a temporary patina until the client directs me. I believe the client will be adding a brownish patina to the bronze. Personally I like the current look. The last image is closer to the final look if the client goes with a liver of sulfur.

Dog bronze casting inspection prior to patina application

First inspection of the metal phase: I used a sharpie to mark the areas of the bronze that needed revisiting. The metal chaser will take use an assortment of tools to clean up the areas I noted. Once the metal detailing is up to my standard the patina phase will begin. The client has chosen a traditional brownish patina.