artSparx has created a 3 stage step-by-step
tutorial series. Series 1 begins with basic plaster
application, our 2nd series illustrates antique glazing
and plaster distressing methods, culminating in the final
fresco simulation series 3, hand-painted elements. You can
complete each tutorial as a finish and style in it's own
right. Or, depending on your interests and style needs,
combine the tutorials to achieve the hand-painted fresco
appearance that will bring your environment to life.
Ideally
suited for kitchen cabinets, bathroom
vanities and almost any piece of furniture. Create a
polished ivory look, or a Classic French striee with this
glazing recipe and technique.
Because everyday is a
celebration; birthdays, weddings, graduation or just a
happy day, the GildedPlanet brings the
art of gilding to all celebrations and festivities! Delivered in
a decorative gift box, each kit includes .35 grams of Edible Gold flakes or
Edible Gold dust with "Romantic Recipes,"
a recipe
card of cocktails and dessert ideas using Edible Gold leaf.
Masking tip:
Always test
an area to be taped before beginning the masking job. Wallpaper is particularly
susceptible to tearing. Lacquer and varnish surfaces on furniture may come off
easily with the tape and the item could be severely damaged.
Antiquing is the process of
aging a surface to produce a time-worn appearance. There are
many methods of antiquing objects, furniture, mural paintings
and wall surfaces.
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Adding the finishing touches to your
furniture, decorative object or gilt surface
requires just the right know-how. artSparx
delivers the expertise to give your project a
sophisticated finish with an extra glow.
Includes all the
tools and
materials
to apply
imitation gold
leaf, aluminum
or copper leaf.
Set contains one
4 oz. bottle
of Gilding Size,
natural hair
brush, cotton
and mixing
sticks, wet/dry
paper and
book of leaf.
Water-based.
Each
book
contains 25
leaves.
Each leaf is
5.5" x 5.5"
square. Approx
coverage is 5.25
sq. ft.
The "Classic
antique glaze"
This glaze mixture is the essential antique color
recipe. Understand what colors to use, and how to
mix them. Including accent antique methods
like weathering, physical distressing, and creating
fly specks and worm holes.
Antiquing
with oil glazes
What are
Universal tinters, Japan colors or artist oil paint?
Create the exact glaze you want, using the right
materials.
Antiquing
with water based glazes
Whether you use
Artist acrylic paints or Universal tinters as you
colorant you can create the perfect antique glaze.
Antiquing with waxes
Paste wax, Bowling
alley wax, Shoe polish? What's best for you. How to
mix them, add colorant and blend to suit all your
antiquing needs.
Modern Options Patina Green Antiquing Sets patina green complete kit
Create an authentic green verdigris finish in just minutes. Starter set includes one 2 oz. bottle each of patina green and copper Topper. Quick and easy to use, oxidation occurs naturally. Use indoors or out, waterbased for easy cleanup. Set covers up to 5 sqft. Use the larger set to create an authentic patina finish on nearly any paintable surface--set will cover up to 10 sqft. and includes one 4 oz. bottle each of Primo Primer and Clear Sealer, copper topper, and patina green, two bristle brushes, two foam brushes, emery cloth, latex gloves, utility cups, and instruction booklet.
Adding the finishing touches to
your gilt surface, whether Genuine Gold Leaf,
Composition (imitation) Gold leaf, Silver or
Copper leaf, requires just the right know-how.
artSparx leads the way to the perfectly
finished gilding project.
Antiquing Silver
Leaf
Antiquing glaze creates the soft
glow of slightly tarnished silver. Mixing the right
colors use to be a challenge. Well not anymore.....
Antique Parchment
Glaze
A classic color
wash recipe. If you are going for
a linen/parchment appearance on your walls try this
simple recipe.
Furniture
Antiquing
Ideally
suited for kitchen cabinets, bathroom
vanities and almost any piece of furniture. Create a
polished ivory look, or a Classic French striee with this
glazing recipe and technique.
Antique Plaster Effects
artSparx has created a 3 stage step-by-step
tutorial series. Series 1 begins with basic plaster
application, our 2nd series illustrates antique glazing
and plaster distressing methods, culminating in the final
fresco simulation series 3, hand-painted elements. You can
complete each tutorial as a finish and style in it's own
right. Or, depending on your interests and style needs,
combine the tutorials to achieve the hand-painted fresco
appearance that will bring your environment to life.
Antique Bronzing Patina
Simulated
bronzing effects
are ideally
applied over
metal surfaces,
or wooden
objects, to
create the
appearance of a
genuine bronze
patina.
Antique wood grain
- Produce this rustic
finish with the appearance of antique wood grain.
Antique Red Lacquer paint treatment
This simulated polished red lacquer
effect is perfect for creating an
authentic Asian influence in any
environment. Transform simple furniture,
or elaborately carved ornament into a
beautiful keep sake.
Add the
finishing
touched to
your gold leaf
surface!
Special Feature - About gilding products
Aluminum Leaf
Dutch
Gold or
composition leaf
Aluminum
Leaf imitates the illusion of
genuine
Silver, at a fraction of
the cost. Each
individual sheet is
bigger and easier to
handle then its genuine
counter part.
The same
applies for 'Dutch Gold',
or 'Composition Leaf'.
But due to the large
brass content, this
imitation gold must have
a sealer applied to
prevent tarnishing,
unlike genuine gold
leaf.
The Paint Effects Bible
is a library of faux finishes: 100 of them. Each is
described on a single spread with a large photograph of
the finish plus step-by-step illustrations, an
ingredients list, and detailed instructions for creating
the effect.
A valuable source for professional and
amateur decorators alike, this book comes in a handy,
pocket-sized format with a concealed wire-binding that
lays flat during use.
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