Blackened Steel Sheet
The simplest way to patina steel is with hot vinegar or any acid and then coat the surface afterward with a clearcoat.
Blackened steel sheet. What is a blackened finish black oxide or blackening is a conversion coating for various materials like stainless steel copper and copper based alloys zinc powdered metals and silver solder. I was looking into magnetite oxiding similar to black oxide mentioned above which involves the use of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. This patina features subtle mottling and color blocks in steel blue black and charcoal gray tones with soft blending along the edges. Blackened steel of all our blackened patinas on steel our custom rainier finish features the most color and texture.
Slight blemishes that often appear in this patina add to the overall look of something perfectly industrial. Denali is our classic blackened finish on steel to give you a modern industrial raw look. Its blended gunmetal tones are highlighted with electric blue and green swirls of color on its surface much like a pool of oil reflecting sunlight. 12 x 12 26 gauge sheet metal squares 3 pack per order multiple colors great for arts crafts diy home or work projects 12 x 12 black 3 8 out of 5 stars 7 34 95 34.
It is used to add mild corrosion resistance for appearance and to minimize light reflection.