fresco painted plaster antiquing simulated murals glazing and paint

fresco painted plaster antiquing simulated murals glazing and paint techniques
Simulated Fresco Antiquing techniques Series 2
Antique glazed walls impart a
softened, aged patina to
distressed plaster walls.
Rating 2.5 -moderate
Marbleizing
Fresco series 1 - Creating a
plaster surface
Fresco series 2 - Antiquing the
plaster surface
Simulated
Red Lacquer
Fresco series 3 - Hand-painted
fresco elements -coming soon!
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techniques...
Parchment color recipe
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Decorative elements, such as these painted olive
branches and bumble bees, enhance this country
bath.
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Create old world charm or contemporary sophistication with
these easy to follow plaster effects and simulated Fresco
techniques.
artSparx has created a 3 stage step-by-step tutorial series.
Series 1 begins with basic plaster application, Series 2 illustrates
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antique glazing and plaster distressing methods, culminating in
the final fresco simulation Series 3, hand-painted elements. You
can complete each tutorial as a finish and style in it's own right.
Or, depending on your interests and style needs, combine the
tutorials to achieve the hand-painted fresco appearance that will
bring your environment to life.
Series 1 - Plaster effects Application
Series 2 - Antique glazing and distressing
Series 3 - Hand-painted fresco elements
You can create additional
plaster wall color tones, in
virtually any color combination.
For additional color recipes visit
the artsparx color palette. To
create alternate colored plaster
walls, simply follow this stepby-step tutorial, substituting
the base color suggested below
with the base color specified in
each color recipes at the
artsparx color palette, and
complete the effect using the
glaze recipe from the selected
Color Palette tutorial.
Plastering method
180 grit sandpaper
Drop Cloths
Painters tape
2 - 2.5 quart buckets
(2 liter)
Disposable gloves
Universal tinters
Water
Floetrol or
Latex Glazing Liquid
Plaster walls before an antique glaze is applied.
Rags
Brushes
(1/2 inch)
2 Sponges
Preparing the surface
Step 1: Once you have completed the plaster application
(Creating a plaster surface), and allowed the surface to completely dry, you are
ready to begin the antiquing of your plaster wall surface. Begin by lightly sanding
the plaster surface to smooth it and remove any coarse areas. Use 180 grit sand
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paper and loosely sand surface. This should be done in a quick and efficient
manner. The intention is to smooth the surface only, not to get rid of textured
areas.
Learn how to create a textured
plaster surface suitable for
color washing, glazing and
painted fresco elements.
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When the sanding is complete remove any loose dust with a tack
cloth.
Step 2: If you removed the tape and protective sheeting from
the previous step (Fresco series 1), then tape off all baseboard
edges, ceiling edge, trim, window and door frames. Remove all
electrical and light switch cover plates. Cover furniture and floor
areas with drop cloths.
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Wovens:
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Antique glazing the plaster wall
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The essence of the Tuscan
lifestyle has been captured
with this collection of
wovens in a sun drenched
color palette that
emphasizes rich reds and
terra cottas warm golden
hues earthy olive greens
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and a blue that mirrors the
Mediterranean. Striking
textural effects and special
weaving techniques are
hallmarks of this collection
complete with a mix of
rustic country charm and
old world elegance.
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Antique Plaster
color mixing ratio:
5:2 - Raw Sienna:Raw
Umber
ratio
Mix five parts Raw Sienna
with one part Raw Umber in
Glazing liquid and/or Floetrol.
So 10 drops of Raw Sienna
to 2 drops Raw Umber. You
may need to add more (like
30 drops RS to 6 drops RU)
so mix some up, rub on wall
as a test, then add more
tinter as needed.
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instructions for creating the
effect.
About tinters and colorant:
You can use Universal tinters, or artist acrylic paint for water based
glazing. You will need Raw Sienna and Raw Umber.
optional; Burnt Umber.
More techniques
Color washing
Glazing techniques
Rag rolling
Sponging
Marbleizing
Wood graining
Stippling
Striee glazing
Dragging techniques
Pouncing techniques
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Preparation of surfaces
Know your materials
For the full tutorial on color washing visit artSparx
Color Washing. For the 'Classic Color Glaze' mixture
and other color suggestions refer to the artsparx color palette.
The basic glazing process
Step 3: Getting Ready:
You will need 2 plastic buckets, 2.5 gallon or larger. One will
hold your glaze mix and the other just plain tap water.
Mix:
Bucket 1 will have glazing liquid, tinter (colorant of your choice)
and water mixed in. The amount varies on the size of your room.
A quart of glazing liquid will be sufficient for most large rooms (
i.e. 12 x 18 ft or so).
Pour the glazing liquid in, then slowly add drops of tinter until
you reach the desired color. Follow the recipe above. Add 1/8
cup water to make it easier to mix.
Test:
Test the color in a non conspicuous area of the room, then wipe
off when you get your color right.
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The 'Master Glaze':
You have created you ‘master glaze’. Now that you have your
color, you will need to dilute it by adding more water. Again
experiment. Depending on how dark you want your walls to be
will determine the quantity of water added.
For a light, soft, floating look, add more water to thin the glaze
considerably. For a darker, richer look add less water, leaving
your glaze thicker.
Your second bucket has plain water in it. The quantity does not
matter because you will use this water only for dipping one of
your sponges into, the washing over the wall to make it wet
before you start applying your glaze with the other sponge (or
brush). When the bucket runs out of water, just fill it up again
and continue as needed.
Applying the antique plaster glaze
Step 4: The first step in the glaze application process is to wet
the plaster wall first with clean water. This allows the glaze to
move freely over the plaster surface. If you were to apply the
glaze directly to the dry plaster the colored glaze would
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Designers' Tip:
To create an airier
feeling in your
room, dress the
windows in a
similar shade as
your walls.
Wetting the plaster wall with clean water to prepare for the glaze
color.
Hand-painted
Delft tiles
The loose un-even quality of
this faux technique makes
painted Delft tiles an ideal
decorative effect for the
beginner or inexperienced doit-yourselfer.
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Irregular lines and hand
painted renderings add
character and old world
charm, easily achieved
without any prior painting
experience.
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Step 5: Using a moistened sponge dipped in your antique glaze,
spread color over the damp plaster surface.
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Continue to spread color around the wall area, in circular
motions, moving the glaze over the wall surface. Begin to soften
the color by varying the pressure applied with the sponge. You
will notice some darker glaze 'settling' in the recesses of the
textured wall, with the 'high points' getting lighter, caused by
the continual softening of the glaze due to your sponge
movement.
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Color irregularities, i.e., dark and light areas, are desirable and
accentuate the antique look of the plaster wall.
Glaze application detail
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Applying the glaze in a loose manner
Softening the color with a moist sponge.
Step 6: Continue in this manner until you have completely
antique glazed (or color washed) all your walls.
brush.
When you reach a corner apply the glaze mixture with
a small 1/2 inch brush and smooth outward with a dry
Step 7: Allow the glazed surface to dry completely. The overall
color will lighten as the moisture from the wall dries.
Completing the fresco process
You have now completed the 2nd portion of the 3 part simulated
fresco process. You can leave your walls as they are, resulting in
a lovely distressed plaster look. You are also ready to move to
series 3, adding hand-painted elements to create the simulated
fresco appearance.
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Applying a plaster finish
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Antique glazing and
distressing
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Hand-painted fresco elements
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