Decorating Interior Painting Paint Projects Verdigris Paint: All You Need to Know About This DIY Technique Give metal pieces an aged look in a few hours with this do-it-yourself verdigris paint technique. By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on August 26, 2015 Share Tweet Pin Email NewspaperMetal primerKrylon spray paint (Blue Ocean Breeze and Copper Brilliance)Spray bottle with waterDisposable rubber gloves2 Disposable plastic tubsSmall sea spongeKrylon Crystal Clear or Krylon UV-Resistant Clear How to Make It: Place the project on newspaper to protect your work surface. Make sure the piece is free of rust and oil. Apply primer to seal the surface.Spray the entire piece with one coat of Blue Ocean Breeze paint. First complete one side, let dry, then spray the other side, let dry.Spray the piece with a light mist of water. Wearing rubber gloves, spray Light Anodized Bronze paint into a plastic tub to form a puddle of paint. Dip a sponge into the paint and wipe lightly and evenly over the project; let dry.Repeat Step 3 using Copper Brilliance; let dry.To protect your finished project, spray several light coats of Krylon Crystal Clear or, if the project will be used outdoors or near a window, Krylon UV-Resistant Clear; let dry. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit