How To Make A Paint Glaze For Furniture
Dab the sponge into the mixture then pat excess paint onto a paper plate.
How to make a paint glaze for furniture. With the furniture and supplies prepared begin mixing your paint and glaze with a stir stick or spoon. First lets take a look at a video. If painting on canvas experiment with this mixture on scrap before applying it to the painting.
When applying the glaze be sure to really push it into all the nooks and crannies and anywhere else wear and tear would naturally occur. How to glaze painted. Im passionate about furniture painting photography writing and thrift home decor.
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Wipe gently with the abrasive to remove the glaze more gradually than you would with a paper towel or rag. Dont make too much at a time as it will dry quickly. Tap the sponge on the furniture in a random pattern.
Using black paint a glazing medium and a few drops of water you can create a dark antiqued glaze. Start with about four parts glaze to one part paint and keep increasing the glaze until you get the right color. Add one part acrylic paint to four parts plain glaze to create a colored glaze.
If you dont have a synthetic paintbrush a small foam brush works fine too. Prepare the furniture surface then mix 1 part glaze to 4 parts latex paint. If you experience cracking in the glaze add more paint to your glaze.