Fauxto Finish
Jun. 5th, 2023 10:30 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
offcntrWe traditionally try to schedule an art project for our anniversary (June 1. Happy us!), but this year, we had it a day late, as we had three different things scheduled for Friday, the 2nd: Pest control, pick-up of the leftover siding supplies, and, of course, the phone repair tech. Fortunately, Denise had a project that worked well with interruptions.
She took a class in faux-finish papers down at Newport this spring. It uses painter's paper, a light weight kraft used to cover windows, and layers of acrylic paint wash. You begin by crumpling up the paper artistically, then smooth it out and roll on a thing black wash, using a trim roller. After it's dry, you flip it over, and the black will have seeped through the creases. Successive washes of color build up rich tones that look almost like dyed leather.
It works well with interruptions, as even if you do it in batches, you still need some drying time. I wound up making only five sheets, what with the phone tech and other distractions, but I really like the effect, and look forward to playing with the results.
She took a class in faux-finish papers down at Newport this spring. It uses painter's paper, a light weight kraft used to cover windows, and layers of acrylic paint wash. You begin by crumpling up the paper artistically, then smooth it out and roll on a thing black wash, using a trim roller. After it's dry, you flip it over, and the black will have seeped through the creases. Successive washes of color build up rich tones that look almost like dyed leather.
It works well with interruptions, as even if you do it in batches, you still need some drying time. I wound up making only five sheets, what with the phone tech and other distractions, but I really like the effect, and look forward to playing with the results.