Glaze | Stain | Antiquing Technique
by
MyAlteredState
(IC: blogger)
When I’ve got to fake a patina on a painted surface, I use any variation of these 3 things:*oil-based stain*oil-based glaze*dirt (no, really.)
In my example pictured below, I wanted to add some really dark stain around the detail pieces.
I concentrated on areas I felt would “collect” the most patina over time.
This next picture shows using stain to create a “shadow” from an add-on piece.
And because anything metal seems to “bleed” into the wood over time, I did this:
I use a small brush to smear glaze into all the corners and crevices.
I have found that I get a better result if I over-apply, and wipe off.
Over-application, then wiping, will ensure that all the little details and crevices get filled with glaze.
I cover every bit of surface with the glaze.
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Published April 24th, 2014 5:00 AM
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CK on Sep 22, 2014I do something quite similar but using latex. I paint (light color), then glaze (darker color), wipe off excess. If necessary for a more aged appearance I then dry brush on another light color. Here's an example of that easy 3-step process I just did on a chair. It a little less aged appearance that works for certain pieces.
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Candy Walsh on Jan 13, 2017Gorgeous!
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