Materials:
mica powders (Perfect Fx pigments) in desired colors
platinum gold leaf
Duo Embellishing adhesive
18-karat gold leafing pen
acrylic base paint (deep burgundy)
carved wood pieces
unfinished wood tray
stencil
soft brushes
sponge
foam brush
300-grit sandpaper
Steps:
Base Painting
- Apply one coat of gesso or primer.
- Base-paint wood with acrylic paint in deep burgundy. Sand lightly between coats.
Platinum Leafing
- Use small foam brush to apply Duo Adhesive to areas of carved piece to be leafed.
- Allow to get tacky then lay leaf on adhesive (figure A). Pat down with very soft artist brush.
- Allow to set up at least one hour, and then gently brush excess leaf off areas with soft brush.
Mica powder (Pearl Fx)
- Use foam brush to apply Duo Embellishing adhesive to areas of carved piece to be gilded with mica powders.
- Allow to get tacky. Pour small amount of selected color of mica powder into plastic container.
- Dip one end of dry sponge into mica and gently paint onto adhesive. Allow to set up, and then brush away excess with a soft brush (figure B).
Stenciling with Mica Powders
- Lay stencil over dry, flat base-painted surface.
- Use artist brush to paint Duo Adhesive in open areas of stencil. Then lift up stencil and follow instructions for mica powders.
- Outline finished stenciled area with 18-karat gold leafing pen.
- Allow project to cure 24 hours then apply satin or gloss acrylic finish.
Resources carved wood pieces
Enkeboll Designs
16506 Avalon Blvd.
Carson, CA 90706
Phone: 310-532-1400
Toll Free Phone: 800-745-5507
Fax: 310-532-2042
Email:
sales@enkeboll.com
URL:
www.enkeboll.com
mica powders, gold leaf, Duo Embellishing adhesive
US Artquest, Inc.
Website:
www.usartquest.com
Guests Bunny DeLorie
Owner, Fe Fi Faux Finish
Goleta, CA
Phone: 805-968-1905
E-mail:
fefifaux@cox.net
Website:
www.fefifaux.com
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