Pearlized Mantel Clock

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Materials:

unfinished table clock
Pearl Luster Tex
wall scaler
antique white base paint
deep brown/black acrylic for trim
dark brown scumble
aging washes (Old World and Smoke)
sandpaper
tack rag
cheesecloth
plastic bag
2 " bristle brush

Steps:

  1. Prepare clock by sanding, tacking and scaling.
  2. Apply antique white base paint.
  3. Brush on Pearl Luster Tex.
  4. While still wet, pounce with plastic bag to create texture. Let dry.
  5. Glaze with aging washes (mixed together).
  6. Pad off lightly with cheesecloth.
  7. If desired, splatter lightly with aging wash.
  8. Repaint trim areas.
  9. Age clock face with dark brown scumble. Pat with cheesecloth.
  10. Varnish entire piece if desired.
Resources
wall scaler
Decorating Masters Institute
5711 Halifax Ave., Suite 1
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
USA
Phone: 239-267-9111
Toll Free Phone: 800-945-4225
E-mail: service@DMIlive.com
Website: www.decorating@dmilive.com

scumble glaze - Decorating Masters Institute
Decorating Masters Institute
5711 Halifax Ave., Suite 1
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
USA
Phone: 239-267-9111
Toll Free Phone: 800-945-4225
E-mail: service@DMIlive.com
Website: www.decorating@dmilive.com

unfinished clock case
DryGrass
Phone: 770-248-9010
Fax: 404-609-9819

aging washes
Decorating Masters Institute
5711 Halifax Ave., Suite 1
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
USA
Phone: 239-267-9111
Toll Free Phone: 800-945-4225
E-mail: service@DMIlive.com
Website: www.decorating@dmilive.com

Pearl Luster Tex
painting medium
Decorating Masters Institute
5711 Halifax Ave., Suite 1
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
USA
Phone: 239-267-9111
Toll Free Phone: 800-945-4225
E-mail: service@DMIlive.com
Website: www.decorating@dmilive.com
Guests
Rita Warner
Executive Director / Instructor, Decorating Masters Institute
5711 Halifax Ave., Suite 1
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
Phone: 239-267-9111
Toll Free Phone: 800-945-4225
E-mail: service@DMIlive.com
Website: http://dmilive.com
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