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Color Washing
What steps do I need to follow to do a color washing technique?
COLOR WASHING
This technique is a very soft effect used to simulate a fresco finish. It also allows for creating a very rustic look.
Tools:
Bucket of water
Rag
Cheesecloth or brush
Paint:
Latex eggshell or semi-gloss
Glaze:
One third paint
One third glazing liquid
One third floetrol
(Mixture may be thinned with water)
TECHNIQUE:
1. Dirty water with about half an ounce of paint
2. Wet rag or cheesecloth with dirtied water and wring out rag.
3. Apply paint to surface in a crisscross motion.
4. Spread paint with dirtied cloth in a circular motion, using a very light touch. Do not was off completely. Just soften enough to allow basecoat to show through.
5. A wash allows you to achieve variance of color and a soft cloudy effect.
HINTS:
*If you want to add a second color, make sure to change your rag and dirty water with new color.
*Make sure to finish edges and corners.
*Don't try to do areas that are to large. (6-9ft)
*Allow each coat to dry completely.
(**Remember that these are suggested way to achieve this effect. Your imagination and creativity are the keys to the success of the finish.)
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