Making some custom equipment for fun

[Nanno]

That's so awesome! Your patina process is similar to what I did to some copper pipe I used for curtain rods in my living room. I wanted them to have a green patina, so I washed them with lemon juice then used salt water and ammonia to treat them. I didn't heat the ammonia though. I can't remember what I did with it exactly, but my process involved wrapping the pipe in plastic bags and letting them sit for a few days after being sprayed.

One thing is for sure: You'll have by far the coolest packsaddle on the trail and everyone will be super jealous!