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Special Feature Basic Antiquing Techniques Antiquing is the process of aging a surface to produce a time-worn appearance. There are many methods of antiquing objects, furniture, mural paintings and wall surfaces.    General Antiquing Methods & Principles   Antique Parchment Glaze    The "Classic Antique Glaze"    Furniture Antiquing    Antiquing with oil glazes   Antique Plaster Effects   Antiquing with water based glazes   Antique Bronzing Patina   Antiquing with waxes   Antique wood grain       Antique Red Lacquer paint treatment   Antiquing Gilt surfaces       Antiquing Gold Leaf       Antiquing Silver Leaf             Adding the finishing touches to your furniture, decorative object or gilt surface requires just the right know-how. artSparx delivers the expertise to give your project a sophisticated finish with an extra glow.   These step-by-step Antiquing tutorial include: Insuring your surface is ready to be antiqued. Antiquing and aging your painted or gilt surface. Using oil-based or acrylic based paints Color mixing recipe Application Procedures Clean up and detailing your object.

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Transform everyday objects into heirlooms.
The process known as Gilding simply means the application of
gold or silver leaf to a surface that has been properly prepared with
an adhesive known as 'gold size'. 

 

Silver leafing techniques	Gold leafing techniques
Silver Leafing & Aluminum Leafing Silver leafing can add charm and personality to even the most ordinary objects.	Gold Leafing Composition & Imitation Gold Leafing Gold Leafing might be just the right accent you're looking for! These straight forward step-by-step methods helps get the job done right.

Know your materials - understand your methods.... Applying the right base color is an essential step for creating proper tone and luster for any gilding project. Should it be black, yellow, blue, red or even green? All these colors might work, but which one is right for you? Appling gold, silver or copper leaf can be fun, just keep that fan off and the windows closed... Gently applying Silver leaf. Hold firmly and carefully attach leaf to surface. Complete the process with the perfect antique glaze. Create the soft glow of slightly tarnished silver, or a rustic antique appearance straight from the hills of Tuscany. Aluminum Leaf Dutch Gold or composition leaf Aluminum Leaf imitates the illusion of genuine Silver, at a fraction of the cost. Each individual sheet is bigger and easier to handle then its genuine counter part. Purchase Aluminum Leaf Purchase 23 kt. Leaf The same applies for 'Dutch Gold', or 'Composition Leaf'. But due to the large brass content, this imitation gold must have a sealer applied to prevent tarnishing, unlike genuine gold leaf. Purchase Composition Leaf Purchase 23 kt. Leaf Interior Style design features Have a question? Ask artSparx   Ask your gilding questions at the exclusive Ask artSparx question and answer forum! Decorative paint and glazing techniques