"Classic Antique Glaze"

Antiquing Basic Principles
For use on furniture, objects, and in fine arts techniques

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"Classic Antique Glaze"

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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. These include paint effects, waxes, weathering, physical distressing and accent- antiquing that mimic the natural aging process by replicating such things as fly specks and worm holes.

This step-by-step tutorial includes:

•  Antique paint effects with glazes - concepts and terms

• Classic antique glaze recipe- specific colors required and
  proportions to produce the classic antique glaze.

• Quick Chart: Proper use of colorants. Oil based and
  latex based color mixes.

• Accent antiquing methods; including

Weathering
Physical distressing
Fly Specks
Worm Holes

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