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How
to Tips for Color Washing
Color Wash simple and quick.
Use an oil glaze; they stay wet longer and give you more
time to work. You can use a latex paint for your basecoat
if desired, and apply the oil glaze over it. Oil basecoat
will require an oil glaze.
Begin by applying your base color which can range from a
basic white to a rich dark color. Allow your basecoat to
dry completely (latex paint about 2 hours, 8 hours for
oil).
Work in a section no larger than 3´ x 3´. Use an ordinary
2 1/2" brush and wash your glaze over the basecoat in
random strokes which run into and across each other. Step
back occasionally to be sure that you are getting the look
you want.
HINT: Never apply more than one layer to color wash. The
last coat will be the prominent one. |
