DECORATIVE FINISH HOW-TO
Melded Crystal
Artist: Jason Rosales, Artisan Factor
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PROJECT SUPPLIES:
- Golden Paintworks Metallic Paint: Tint Base Pearl and Tint Base Copper
- Golden Paintworks Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics: Dioxazine Purple, Carbon Black, Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Phthalo Blue and Chromium Oxide Green
- Golden Paintworks Sandstone
- Golden Paintworks Venetian Plaster
- Golden Paintworks Glazing Gel
- Golden Paintworks Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint: Reflection
- Primer (tinted similar to base color)
- Mixing Container
- Stir Sticks
- Sponge or Nap Roller (your preference)
- Trowel
- Small Chip Brush
INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: This finish is excellent for canvas artworks and small focal spaces. It showcases a lot of cool textures that add dimension and interest, and can be any variation of your preferred Golden Paintworks color and texture combinations.
1 | Prime and paint – the primer was tinted slightly with Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic Phthalo Blue to help with coverage. Two coats of the Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint Reflection were then applied.
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2 | Mix a bit of Glazing Gel with Slow Drying Fluid Acrylic Dioxazine Purple. Add a few drops of the Carbon Black for a deeper shade. Apply randomly onto your trowel along the flat area and press, rub, pop and smooth out in a random, vertical manner. Let dry. The Glazing Gel will have a smooth, glossy textured look.
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3 | Mix Sandstone with Dioxazine Purple and Carbon Black and apply with your trowel in the same way, leaving some heavier areas for added interest. Let dry.
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4 | Mix Glazing Gel with Metallic Paint Tint Base Pearl and apply with trowel and/or brush in order to create a random, vertical waterfall effect. Use a small brush to lightly feather out random areas in a vertical fashion. Hold the brush at a low angle for a lighter touch. Let dry.
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5 | Mix Glazing Gel with Metallic Paint Tint Base Copper and apply with a trowel (or brush) in the same way, creating depth and texture. This finish is forgiving and creative so dip back into a previous color as needed. Let dry.
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6 | Mix Glazing Gel with Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics Chromium Oxide Green, Burnt Umber and a dash of Carbon Black for a deep, dark green. Apply as little or as much as you like in the same way as before. Let dry.
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7 | Mix Glazing Gel with Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint Reflection and add a few drops of light yellow tint or colorant for a more turquoise look. Apply and let dry.
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8 | Mix Glazing Gel and Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic Raw Sienna and apply. Let dry. Also, mix Venetian Plaster with Metallic Paint Tint Base Pearl for a brighter white and apply sparingly. Let dry.
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9 | Apply these previously used colors, letting each one dry in between: Purple Glazing Gel from Step 2 and the Turquoise Glazing Gel from Step 7. Finish off by mixing Glazing Gel with Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic Carbon Black and applying tiny hints here and there to accent. Here is the final finish.
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About the Artist
Artisan Factor is a professional cabinet refinishing & decorative finishing company servicing the Central Florida area in the residential, commercial and hospitality fields. With over 15 years of faux and decorative finishing experience. Jason Rosales provides a wide range of looks on cabinetry, millwork, interior/exterior walls, and ceilings using glazes, paints, plaster, texture, wood graining, marbling, gilding, stenciling and embossing. He has a commitment to quality that shows in every step of a project, from his product selection and surface preparation to the final finish results. As a problem solver and a hands-on type, he has helped many find the best solution for their space while staying within budget. Creating a beautiful and stylish environment for his client is a passion and doing so with a commitment to care and an eye for detail only comes naturally.
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