Antiquing Painted Furniture
BillJ
apply the kind of antiquing treatment that was sold in kits in the 60's and
70's. You painted on a flat base coat, then applied some kind of glaze after it
dried. It could be done in simulated wood grain or a variety of other
appearances.
I can't find such a kit. I've checked at a couple paint stores. They
remembered the kits but don't think they're sold anymore. Does anyone know how
to do this technique with off the shelf products?
rric...@lanminds.com
Paint stores have a lot of custom finishes available (rag rolled,
marbled, sueded, etc.) if that's what you are looking for. Otherwise,
if you go to a craft store, they have crackle finish kits, but it
might get expensive since I think you would need to buy a lot of them
to do a dresser. I'm not exactly sure what sort of finish you are
going for, or else I could be more specific.
Rebecca
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Chris Staller
that I think is put-out by Ralph Loren. I've seen this product in stores for
over a year now...
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Dana Dawes
Look for a store that carries McCloskey's decorative painting materials and
supplies. They have a range of base coats and glazes. Maybe trying
calling McCloskey's direct to find a nearby source. Rest assured, these
product are still around. In fact they've made a huge comeback. I just
spent two days at the local Home and Garden show doing demonstrations.
Dana Dawes
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Martha Brummett
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>> I have an inexpensive painted dresser which I'd like to spruce up. I'd
>like to
>> apply the kind of antiquing treatment that was sold in kits in the 60's
>and
>> 70's. You painted on a flat base coat, then applied some kind of glaze
>>after it dried.
I reqret to say that I learned this way to destroy furniture from my
aunt, and there's no reason to need a kit since it's very simple.
Buy a base paint and "glaze" from the same product line. Base is a
putrid pastel, glaze is black or close to it. Paint with base coat as
normal. Thin the glaze with whatever's recommended, not too much.
Then paint it with that. Wait a few minutes until it's tacky (a
really operative word) and then wipe it off, leaving it in the cracks
and crevices. Let it dry and apply a transparent sealer, again as
recommended by the manufacturer.
You cannot go wrong with this technique, since mistakes are part of
the whole idea.
Martha Brummett
Denver CO
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NOSPAMBOB
kits. Brown plasitc jug and look for the ones with the cardboard on a string
around the cap. Directions for doing crackle. If you have troubles post what
they are.
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>I can't find such a kit. I've checked at a couple paint stores. They
>remembered the kits but don't think they're sold anymore. Does anyone know
>how
>to do this technique with off the shelf products?
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