Antique Paint Finish
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Artist Joe Fenzl shares with host Kitty Bartholomew how he created a beautiful antique Old World finish on a new entertainment center using paint, glaze and inexpensive white glue. He says this finish is not like the traditional crackle finish, but instead reflects more of a worn look as if the wood has split and expanded with age. Any color of paint or glaze can be used with this technique; however, you should experiment first in order to achieve your desired effect. Steps:
- Apply an oil or latex base paint to the entire surface and allow to dry (an off-white color was used in this example).
- Apply a water-based white glue to the entire surface at full strength and allow to completely dry (figure A). This should take one to two hours.
- Dilute milk-based paint to a creamy consistency (figure B) and apply evenly over the entire surface. If the mixture is applied too thick, it may not have a chance to "pull" apart to create the fine lines and splits. Let dry.
- Use an oil-based glaze mixture (a raw umber color was used in this example) and apply with a small brush (figure C). Wipe off the excess with a rag (figure D). Let dry overnight.
- Use light sandpaper on the entire surface to create a worn, aged look (figure E).
Resources milk paint and complementary products
Old Fashioned Milk Paint
Groton, MA
US
Phone: 978-448-6336
Email:
questions@milkpaint.com
URL:
www.milkpaint.com
Guests Joe Fenzl
Decorative Artist, Instructor, Decorative Arts of Los Angeles
15047 Hamlin Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Email:
dala2000@mindspring.com
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