How Do You Create A Faux Paint Antique Finish?
Antique furniture and home decorations can be expensive and hard to find. Faux painting is an effective way to create the antique look you crave without emptying your wallet. You can also turn trash to treasure and sell it for twice the original price. • Clean item with a damp cloth. • Wipe item with a dry cloth to remove excess damp from step 1. • Paint with a base color. This will show through any cracks and aging marks. • Let dry thoroughly. • Paint with crackle medium. • Let dry. • Paint with a second color. This color will crack, letting the base color show. • Let dry thoroughly. Paint item with a clear sealant, available at most paint stores.
• Clean item with a damp cloth. • Wipe item with a dry cloth to remove excess damp from step 1. • Paint with a base color. This will show through any cracks and aging marks. • Let dry thoroughly. • Paint with crackle medium. • Let dry. • Paint with a second color. This color will crack, letting the base color show. • Let dry thoroughly. Paint item with a clear sealant, available at most paint stores.
