Priscilla Hauser, teaches Carol the following faux finishes: the "candle and smoke" marbling technique, the "crinkling" technique which uses a crumpled piece of plastic wrap, and the "fly specks" technique which involves making paint splatter off the tips of the bristles of a toothbrush.
"smoked" faux finish:Materials:
candle and a steel knife
- Prepare (sand, paint, etc.) the base of the piece to which you're adding the faux finish.
- Light your candle, but first make sure it is away from all flammable materials.
- Sear the tip of your knife (hold it over the flame until the end turns black).
- Hold the seared part of your knife over the tip of the flame to produce a thin stream of smoke.
- Hold your prepared piece over the stream of smoke, and move it around to make the smoke adhere to various areas in the piece.
"crinkling" faux finish: Materials:
plastic food wrap, paint, and paper towels to use as blotting cloths
- Bunch up the plastic wrap to create a crinkled, uneven surface.
- Dip the plastic wrap in the paint.
- Blot off any excess paint on your paper towels.
- Press the plastic wrap onto the surface of the piece to which you're adding the faux finish.
- Alternate the angle at which you apply the paint to the surface to create an interesting pattern.
"fly specks" faux finish: Materials:
old toothbrush and paint
- Dip the bristles of the toothbrush into the paint.
- Hold the bristles over the piece to which you are adding the faux finish.
- Run your finger down the head of the brush so that little specks of paint fly off the bristles onto your piece.
Tip: To make it easier to remove paint from your finger, wet your finger with water before running it down the bristles of the toothbrush.
Resources wood frames and wood clock supplies - Walnut Hollow
Walnut Hollow
Website:
www.walnuthollow.com
Guests Priscilla Hauser
Decorative Painting Expert
Website:
www.priscillahauser.com
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