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Gilded Ceiling Tutorials
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Ribbon Leaf for
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Hand-painted Delft tiles
The loose un-even quality of this faux technique
makes painted Delft tiles an ideal decorative effect for the beginner or
inexperienced do-it-yourselfer.
Irregular lines and hand
painted renderings add character and old world charm, easily
achieved without any prior painting experience.
more decorative treatments
Simulated Fresco Treatments
Create old world charm or contemporary sophistication with these easy to follow
plaster effects and simulated Fresco techniques.
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.
more
decorative effects
Silver Leafing
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Antiquing
methods
at
The Antiquing
Center |
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"Classic
antique glaze recipe"
specific colors
required and
proportions to
produce the classic
antique glaze. |
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Antiquing
with oil glazes |
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Antiquing
with water based glazes |
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Antiquing with waxes |
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Antiquing Gold Leaf
Add
the effects of age
and time in a few
short steps. |
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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..... |
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artSparx
Color Palette -
Color Learning Center |
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artSparx
ColorSelect
System -
color mixing
recipes
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Color Palette |
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Parchment
color wash recipe
If you are going for a
linen/parchment appearance on
your walls try this simple
recipe. |
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Ask artSparx
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Question and
answer forum
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Gilding
Techniques at
the artSparx
Gilded Corner |
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Gold leafing
techniques |
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Silver leafing
techniques |
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Imitation leaf
gilding
techniques |
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Exterior Gilding
Techniques |
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Gilding Ceilings
and large
surfaces - Walls
and more. |
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7 essential
gilding tips |
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Gilding
terminology |
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Gilding Supplies
and special
offers |
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Step-by-step
tutorials |
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Simulated Fresco
Treatments -
NEW
Create old world charm or contemporary sophistication with these easy to follow
plaster effects and simulated Fresco techniques. |
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Bronzing Patina
Simulated
bronzing effects
are ideally
applied over
metal surfaces,
or wooden
objects, to
create the
appearance of a
genuine bronze
patina. |
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Chinese 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. |
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Marbleizing -
This vibrant
Ochre
marble can make your simplest furniture look
grand. |
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Delft
Tiles
Learn to paint these classic tiles, ideal suited for
back splashes, decorative trays and objects,
fire place surrounds, or just about anywhere
you want to add a splash of old world charm.
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Furniture glazing
Antique furniture with this
classic glaze. Create a hand
polished ivory finish that
professionals will envy. |
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Glazing Cabinets
- Kitchens,
baths and
furniture |
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Antique wood grain
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Produce this rustic
finish with the appearance of antique wood grain.
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Weathered
doors and windows -
This simple distressed
finish evokes time worn comfort and easy living.
A perfect decorative paint finish to complement color-washed
walls.
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Antique Plaster Wall Effects
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Contemporary treatments using plaster effects can
add richness and texture to your rooms, while implying an
impression of sophistication and elegance. |
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Painting Sky Murals
Cloud and sky paintings
can be a simple representation or an
elaborate painted affair. Learn how to
create your own. |
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Hand Painted
Floor techniques
The magic of a
painted floor
can transform a
common space
into a unique
and beautiful
expression of
you and your
families
personality. You
can paint
entrance floors,
children's
rooms, porches,
or just about
any wooden
floor. |
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Mural Painting |
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Essential mural tips and techniques!
Creating effective murals often incorporate many
different techniques, painting, glazing, and perspective to name a
few. The most important factor is your imagination. But if that's
not enough we've put together a few helpful tips to get you
started in the right direction fast.
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Decorating
Children's Rooms |
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Series 1
Painted
stripe treatment. Create softly
rag rolled and striped
yellow walls. |
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Series 2
Adding
hand-painted decorative scrolls,
allows you to further embellish the room
with decorative motifs. |
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Series 3
Painting
furniture details. Complete the room by
adding the final touches to furniture
and room details. |
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Quick Chart: Proper use of
colorants. Oil based and
latex based color
mixes. |
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Antiquing gold
and silver leaf.
This classic antiquing glaze creates the soft
glow of slightly
tarnished silver.
Ideally suited
for genuine
silver leaf and
imitation
aluminum leaf.
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Complete Basic
Gilding Kits |
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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.
$ 24.95
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artSparx Book special
The Paint Effects Bible:
100 Recipes for Faux Finishes
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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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Interior
Style design features
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question? Ask artSparx
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decorative paint and glazing
techniques
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colorScheme system
with color
mixing recipes
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Modern Options Metallic Surfacers
A liquid of pure ground metals is ideal as a finish coat or as a base for treating with any patina and tinting solutions. Produces a true metallic finish on virtually any paintable surface. Great for outdoor use on garden ornaments, flower pots, architectural elements, and much more. Easily cleans up with water.
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Antiquing
Methods and Principles 
Adding an antique patina to
furniture, cabinets,
mirror and picture
frames and
decorative objects
is easy with these
methods.
Visit the
artSparx
Antiquing Center
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