zan29
11-06-2014, 03:05 PM
All the patterns are from cncminiprojects.ca except for the flower which is from Vectorclip3d.com
A combination of stains, acrylic paint and varnish.........soooooooo easy to do even if you have no talent in detail painting.
I started this method last year since I did not have a steady hand like Sharon and was screwing up all my paint jobs and basically ruining my pieces........she's so good at it!
I call it finger painting, so as Michael Tyler, and if you're finger is too big, use a swab......:D
By applying two different coats of varnish, you may get amazing results. Just test and try until you find the right match.
My first coat was a grey stain and the second coat was a gel stain classic oak and it gave me the look of old bronze. I also rubbed a gold acrylic on the whole candle holder once everything was dry.
To detail, mix the acrylic paint of your choice with water and apply with a lint-free rag and you finger of course, just a tad at a time, and rub the areas you wish to detail.
Better go in small doses and add if necessary then trying to wipe off too much paint.
ALWAYS ALWAYS TEST ON A PIECE OF SCRAP WOOD BEFORE EVEN TRYING TO PAINT YOUR BEAUTIFUL CARVE. I learned it the hard way..........duhhhhhh!
Have fun!
A combination of stains, acrylic paint and varnish.........soooooooo easy to do even if you have no talent in detail painting.
I started this method last year since I did not have a steady hand like Sharon and was screwing up all my paint jobs and basically ruining my pieces........she's so good at it!
I call it finger painting, so as Michael Tyler, and if you're finger is too big, use a swab......:D
By applying two different coats of varnish, you may get amazing results. Just test and try until you find the right match.
My first coat was a grey stain and the second coat was a gel stain classic oak and it gave me the look of old bronze. I also rubbed a gold acrylic on the whole candle holder once everything was dry.
To detail, mix the acrylic paint of your choice with water and apply with a lint-free rag and you finger of course, just a tad at a time, and rub the areas you wish to detail.
Better go in small doses and add if necessary then trying to wipe off too much paint.
ALWAYS ALWAYS TEST ON A PIECE OF SCRAP WOOD BEFORE EVEN TRYING TO PAINT YOUR BEAUTIFUL CARVE. I learned it the hard way..........duhhhhhh!
Have fun!