step 1: choose your project piece and apply 1-2 coats of UO Black furniture paint, allow to dry. step 2: Dry brush copper paint over project ( to dry brush, dip brush into copper paint ( acrylic is best) then brush most of paint off on newspaper or similar). Allow to dry. Step 3: With a soft brush apply UO Verdigris patina all over project, pushing patina into indents with brush, wipe away excess patina with a damp cloth Your project can be sealed once dry or left unsealed it is still durable and easy clean.This technique can be used in any surface.