Lisa Barnes Rediscovering Patinas: Tried and True Meets Innovation

by | Mar 12, 2025

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Presentation: Rediscovering Patinas: Tried and True Meets Innovation

Presenter: Lisa Barnes

Rediscovering Patinas: Tried and True Meets Innovation
Have you admired, but don’t know how to make, the rainbow effects created on silver metal clay? Or on copper? Did you know that you need different patinas for different metals? In this presentation you will learn all about chemical and heat reactions that can color metal. Discover what variables affect patina colors, types of formulas, application methods, and safety precautions. Hear about two new patina products that are less toxic or don’t smell like rotten eggs! Learn tips and tricks to get your desired effect on metal clay. Geek out on a little metallurgy and chemistry (no science background needed) and gain confidence to combine science and art to create unique jewelry!
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Presenter - Lisa M. Barnes, USA
Lisa M. Barnes is a nationally recognized jewelry, knitting, and crochet teacher and designer. Lisa launched her jewelry line, L.Marjori in 2019. Each design is purposefully crafted to support wellness and spiritual journeys, and to express a bold statement of colorful individuality.

Lisa recently presented at AMCAW's Sinter 2024. She has been published in national magazines, is certified as a PMC teacher, exhibited at the Sawtooth School of Visual Arts 2021 Metal Clay Artists Symposium, and received third place in the Healing Phoenix Lapidary Opal Design contest. She was chosen to participate for two years in the Sedona Summer Colony, hosted by the Sedona Arts Center, where her work is also featured in their juried gallery. Lisa is also the co-founder of the Global Craft Connection, and resides in both Sedona, AZ and Long Branch, NJ.

Find Lisa at: LMarjori.com

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