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Artist: Chimenti Studios
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PROJECT SUPPLIES:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 | Basecoat with Golden Paintworks Metallic Paint Tint Base Gold.
2 | Trowel on Weathered Granite (untinted).
(Photo 1)
3 | While Weathered Granite is still wet, use a comb tool and make marks horizontally and vertically.
(Photo 2)
4 | Apply Wunda Size with a chip brush, horizontally and vertically.
5 | Apply the Imitation Gold Leaf.
(Photos 3-4)
6 | Knock down the Imitation Gold Leaf with a scrub brush or brush of your choice.
(Photos 5-6)
7 | Dry brush [chip brush] the Gold Metallic Paint on top as you see fit.
(Photo 7)
8 | Add a clear coat of your choice to the wall to prevent the Imitation Gold Leaf from oxidizing. Here is the final texture.
(Photo 8)
About the Artist
Chimenti, a citizen of the USA and Italy began her sculpting career in Florence, Italy in 1996. She obtained a BFA in sculpture from Miami University in 1998 and an MFA in sculpture from American University, Italy in 2002. After completing her MFA, she worked for the world-renowned sculptor Beverly Pepper in Todi, Italy. In 2009 she completed a Japanese plaster course and since then, has continued her studies across the USA and has completed contract work for various WI builders, as well as subcontract work for other artistic wall and Italian plaster finishing companies in the USA. Chimenti has traveled to Florida, Ohio, Washington DC and New York City to complete Italian Plaster and decorative wall finishes for private home owners and commercial customers. Chimenti is typically in her studio sculpting personal, commissioned or charitable works while quoting/accepting projects for artistic walls & ceilings through Chimenti Studios.
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