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Basic Antiquing Techniques
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You can use this basic antiquing effect to subdue most painted surfaces, creating an lovely aged appearance.

Step 1: Using Raw Umber, mix with Latex Glazing liquid or Floetrol.

Step 2: Use a damp rag and wet the working surface with water (in this instance, we are antiquing over a painted ochre marble treatment). This helps your glaze to move around and extends drying time. Brush the antique glaze you created loosely over marbled surface, then rub with a rag to soften the color. You can also blot or dab the surface to create a slight variation of texture.

On large surfaces work quickly and in segments. Apply color to one area, soften and blot with a clean rag, then continue on over surface.

Applying a protective varnish coat

Step 3: To protect the surface, a water-based varnish, such as latex varnish , may be applied after marbled surfaces have dried completely (4 hrs). A satin or semi-gloss sheen is best suited for this type of treatment.

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We started with a piece of furniture, found at the Salvation Army. It possesses a nice shape, but was in pretty poor condition. We decided on a light antique striee glaze on the cabinet and a strong, robust ochre marble for the top.

Step 1: Begin the first phase by applying broad, loose swatches of ochre color.

Step 2: Add some cream tones, and connect these open areas by dragging paint from one area to another.

Step 3: Now you can add your white veins. This process spiders webs across the entire surface and helps reinforce the 'depth' of the marble.

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