Gordon Sanders Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 Hi guys. I have a kozuka and found a thematically matched wari-kogai. Only the WK is copper and not shakudo. Is it possible to match the Patina of the Kozaka? Quote
Guido Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 Although I doubt that it could be patinated to a 100% match, it might be possible to come close - but I cringe at the thought of artificially altering a piece that has a very pleasing color and is in no need of repair/repatination. Gordon, it's obvious from this and other posts you made that you have a very strong desire for getting matched fittings together. I don't blame you, I think many of us were at the point in their early collecting days. So, some unsolicted advise from me: step back for a moment, take a deep breath, and wait until a decent set of affordable soroe-kanagu comes along. This might not be next month, or even next year, but the wait will pay off in the end, believe me. 6 Quote
Ford Hallam Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 Guido is absolutely correct. Copper can be patinated to a black colour but it isn't the same as shakudo. Shakudo's unique patina is totally dependant on the alloy composition. And I agree, why destroy a perfectly pleasing copper patina. Some might call that cultural vandalism. 4 Quote
Gordon Sanders Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks for the advice. Noted! Quote
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