Method of simulating natural desert varnish
AssigneeArizona Board of Regents
InventorCarleton B. Moore
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
Means, methods and compositions for simulating natural desert varnish. A solution containing soluble metallic acetate salts selected from the group consisting of iron (II), manganese(II) and mixtures thereof and indigenous clay when appropriate is sprayed on distressed or abused natural or artificial rock to produce a preselected patina which is compatible to the indigenous area.
Claims10
A method of simulating natural desert varnish comprising preparing a solution containing metallic ions selected from the group consisting of iron (II) and manganese (II), having a molarity from about 0.01 to 2, and acetate ions;
- applying said solution to a selected rock surface upon which it is desired to form an artificial coloration;
- and allowing said solution to dry and oxidize to form said coloration.
The method of restoring a natural patina to a disturbed hillside comprising preparing a water solution of metallic ions selected from the group consisting of the chloride, sulfate and nitrate of manganese and iron admixed with an acetate selected from the group consisting of the acetic acid salts of ammonium, sodium and potassium;
- spraying said solution on said disturbed hillside;
- drying said solution;
- and oxidizing said solution to create said natural patina.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.