How to Add a Black Patina to Copper Repousse with India Ink or Sharpie

This video tutorial demonstrates how to buff India ink from copper repousse using steel wool, ensuring the ink remains in the concave areas. If India ink was not used previously, a Black Sharpie can be applied as an alternative, achieving similar results. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for applying Sharpie, ensuring complete coverage, and buffing it off the raised areas. The video concludes with guidance on cleanup and extending the design onto a mat using colored pencils.

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