Abstract Opal decorative finish
DECORATIVE FINISH HOW-TO

Abstract Opal

Artist: Decorative & Faux Finishes

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Basecoat in Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 eggshell sheen with low nap roller and let dry. Roll on the White Veil Metallic Paint with low nap roller and let dry.

2 | Mix two color glazes. First, mix your blue glaze with one part Glazing Medium to one part Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics. Second, mix your green glaze with two parts Golden Paintworks Glazing Medium, one part Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics, and one part Hansa Yellow Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics. Apply the blue and green glazes with a chip brush at desired opal accent areas. A diagonal movement flows nicely. Soften with Badger Brush. Let dry.
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3 | Trowel the Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl from the edge of the blue and green glaze. Trowel more on the remainder of your wall in multiple directions. Let dry.
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4 | Create veins with the 24K Metallic Paint with your trim or artist brush.
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5 | After everything is dry, very tightly trowel on another layer of Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl, avoiding the gold.
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Here is the final finish.
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About the Artists
Decorative & Faux Finishes, a decorative arts team, has been in business since 1998 creating custom faux finishes and murals for homeowners, designers, businesses, and contractors in the greater Houston area and beyond. The team has studied under master artisans from all over the world. With dedication to this art, Decorative and Faux Finishes provides experience, talent, and attention to detail. While sensitive to every client’s desired style and budget, they receive the benefit of a certified professional finisher eager to create something special… just for you.

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