With video demo

This step-by-step tutorial includes:

• Basic material requirements

• Preparing the surface

• Priming and undercoating

• Choosing the base color

• Applying the base color

•  Creating the 'Bronzing Glaze' - color and mixing recipe

• Applying the 'bronzing' glaze - with video clip

• Special glazing techniques - details and corners.

•  Optional features - Applying gilding waxes

• Applying a protective varnish coat and finishing off

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