Materials:
imitation gold and copper leaf
metal leaf adhesive
Durable Colors - Oxblood
Plaid matte finish acrylic sealer
3" base coat brush - Silver Brush Ltd.
3/4" wash brush - Silver Brush Ltd.
soft cotton cloth
vinegar
salt
bleach
cheesecloth
soft brush
waxed freezer paper
Steps:
- Use the 3" brush to coat any desired surface with oxblood paint. If needed, sand the piece and apply a second coat. Allow to dry.
- Using the 3/4" wash brush, apply a thin coat of metal leaf adhesive. Allow the adhesive to turn clear and become sticky.
- Attach metal leaf to the surface by placing a piece of freezer paper (waxy side down) on the leaf and hand rub. The leaf will stick to the paper and be easy to move to the surface.
- Press the leaf on the surface and then brush with a soft brush to ensure complete contact with the surface. Allow to dry.
- Polish the metal leaf by gently rubbing in a circular motion using a soft cotton cloth.
- For the gold leaf: dab bleach on the metal leaf using a piece of cheesecloth. As the bleach dries it will react with the metal leaf to create a patina finish.
- For the copper leaf, wet the surface with vinegar and then sprinkle it liberally with salt. Cover the piece with a piece of cheesecloth soaked in vinegar. As the cheesecloth dries, the chemical reaction will take place creating a patina finish. When the cheesecloth is dry, remove it and lightly brush away any excess salt.
- Finish the pieces by spraying with matte acrylic sealer.
Resources matte acrylic sealer - Plaid
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website:
www.plaidonline.com
Decorative Paint Finishes for the Home
by Andy B. Jones (ISBN: 0823012816)
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Watson-Guptill Publications
Website:
www.watsonguptill.com3" base coat paintbrush - Silver Brush Ltd.
3/4" wash brush - Silver Brush Ltd.
Durable Colors paint - Plaid
Plaid Durable Colors Paint has exceptional durability, versatility and color selection. Outdoors, indoors, floors, walls. furniture, you name it...Durable Colors go anywhere and are water based and non-toxic.
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website:
www.plaidonline.com
Your Guide to Creative Home Painting
by Phillip C. Myer
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by Phillip C. Myer
Guests Andy Jones
Designer / Partner, PCM Studios
415 Memorial Drive SE, Suite D
Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone: 404-222-0348
E-mail:
sales@creativehomepainting.com
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