With its earthy color palette and softly worn exterior, a rust patina finish offers the surprise of unexpected beauty. From weathered bronze doorknobs and antique iron patio furniture to bed frames, fences and fire pits, this finish option has seen a resurgence over the past few years, particularly because of the rustic, unpolished look that's been made so popular in cities and other industrial areas.
Rust patina is a simple oxidation process that forms on the surface of similar metals like copper, bronze, iron, and steel. When rusting metal chemically, metal artists can create reactions by introducing different elements to each other, turning the item a variation of colors. This finished product can have shades of orange, red, yellow, or brown pigments. Natural oxidation continues to occur with its exposure to oxygen, allowing items with a rust patina finish to gradually develop and change color over the years - sometimes fading, sometimes darkening. This process will accelerate when introduced to rain, sun, snow and other natural factors.


Have you thought about replacing your outdoor fire pit lately? Do any of these fire pits look like something you would like for your own backyard?
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