Now that we have discussed how to create texture on wooden furnishings in Part one of Creative Faux Finishing; we can address the various ways to place color on an object, creating a unique, and believable Antique effect. In this article we will discuss the following methods of color application: 1) Antique color ‘rub-out.’ 2) …
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Jan 03
Antique Restoration Made Easy – Part 1
How often have your heard about someone who made a fantastic find at their neighborhood garage sale, but were afraid of the cost and hard work involved, getting their discovery repaired and made new? Let’s discuss Antique Restoration Made Easy in this, part one of a two part series. 1) Stripping the finish. 2) How …