Yesterday I started to re-do book shelves for one of my clients. Here are the step by step instructions to follow along, transforming your book shelves and any other wood work.
Latex eggshell paint
Water
Chip Brushes
Rags
Cardboard
Glaze consistency: Mix one quart of paint with one cup of water.
Colors: On a fan deck choose 2 colors of the same color range. Select 2 colors, medium and dark. I use the third; and fifth hue. For the highlight color mix the fifth color with white.
Aging glaze: I usually use a dark brown or dark grey depending what look I want to achieve. However, you may also use the last color on the fan deck.
Dry Brushing:
Submerge paint brush into paint. On a piece of cardboard work the paint into the brush. Do not work with a fully loaded brush. Remember " Dry Brushing".
When you are glazing make sure to retain some of the previous coat. You want to achieve an orderly distressed look with all colors visible.
Step One:
Dismantle the bookshelves.
Step two:
Sand thoroughly and dust.
Step 4
Apply a very dark glaze ( I used a black green glaze). Let dry.
Apply dark green glaze. Let dry.
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Step 6
Apply a medium green glaze. Let dry.
Step 7
Apply highlights with the lightest glaze. Let Dry.
Happy painting until next time
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