Materials:
2-1/2" diameter PVC pipe
two endcaps
drill with a small bit
wooden drapery rings
wooden curtain rod finials
yardstick
stencil brushes
Royal Coat Decoupage Medium
lace
wallpaper brayer
FolkArt paint (Black Cherry #224)
Foil Bond sizing
gold leaf or simulated gold leaf sheets
FolkArt Clear Coat Spray (Matte)
FolkArt Antiquing Medium (Apple Barrel Brown)
bristle brush
rag or moist sponge
protective breathing mask
Note: Always use a protective mask when working with gold leaf.
- Sand the PVC pipe and wipe off all dust particles.
- Slide the pipe onto a yardstick and support the ends with old paint cans (to be able to turn the pipe when working).
- Dip a brush into the decoupage medium and spread on the back of the lace. Press the lace in place around and down the pipe. If necessary, use stick pins to hold the lace in place while the decoupage "sets up." Tip: Purchase a small piece of lace and test it on the surface to check it for its gluing ability. Some laces resist adhering to the surface because of the synthetic fibers.
- Press the lace down with a wallpaper brayer. Allow to dry, thoroughly.
- Apply a generous amount of the decoupage medium over the lace to eliminate much of the delicacy so that it looks more like hand-carved wood (figure A). Lightly stipple the pole with the glue for a grainy look. To stipple, use the tip ends of the bristles and pounce them against the surface (perpendicular to the surface) to eliminate any brush strokes. Allow to dry.
- Use a stencil brush to apply a coat of Black Cherry paint over the lace and pole. Allow to dry, thoroughly.
- Apply a thin layer of Gold Bond to the lace and pole and allow it to dry or "tack up" (it will be sticky to the touch).
- Gently place the gold leaf sheets on the sizing (they will adhere immediately)( figure B). Use a very soft bristled brush, like a make-up brush, to push all the leaf up against the lace. Make sure all of the gold leaf is securely attached. Continue until the entire pole is covered. Note: The leaf may crack and tear resembling a "cracked" appearance--this is perfectly acceptable. The red undertone of the paint will show through and make the surface of the leafing look aged and authentic. However, if you do not like this aged, cracked effect, simply use more gold leaf to place over these cracks. The bond will still be tacky in these areas and will adhere the small pieces to the surface. Allow to set up for a few hours.
- Use the paper sheets found between the gold leafing to burnish the gold against the surface. Wad it into a ball and gently rub it over the surface to remove any loose leaf.
- Once the entire pole is gilded, spray on the FolkArt Clear Coat Spray. This will protect the gold from tarnishing with age.
- Brush on the FolkArt Antiquing Medium in Apple Barrel Brown and wipe off with a clean rag for an aged appearance (figure C).
- Repeat this process on store-bought finials, wooden drapery rings and two PVC endcaps.
- Drill a small hole in the center of each endcap; attach the endcaps to the finials (figure D) and firmly affix them to the end of the poles. Use some decoupage medium to hold them in place if they seem loose.
- Spray the entire surface again with the FolkArt Clear Coat Finish to seal.
Resources Royal Coat Decoupage, FolkArt paint, Foil Bond, FolkArt Clear Coat Spray, FolkArt Antiquing Medium
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website:
www.plaidonline.com
Guests Susan Driggers
Artist/Designer/Inventor, School of Creative Arts
PO Box 871026
Stone Mountain, GA 30087-9998
Phone: 770-979-8333
Fax: 770-978-1724
E-mail:
susan@designfaux.com
Website:
www.designfaux.com
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