"Emerald & Gold Granite" decorative finish
DECORATIVE FINISH HOW-TO

Emerald and Gold Granite

Artist: Jess Kollar

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Mix Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber and Carbon Black Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics into the Weathered Granite until desired color is achieved. The tinted granite will dry 2 shades darker.
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2 | Trowel a thin, rough layer. Let dry.
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3 | Mix one part Glazing Medium to one part Gold Metallic Paint and dab it into the rougher areas of the plaster.
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4 | Using a dabbing motion, wipe excess Gold Metallic Paint away with a cloth. Let dry.
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5 | Skip trowel untinted Weathered Granite across the surface. Let dry.
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6 | Mix your same Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics in Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber and Carbon Black into Glazing Medium.
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7 | Brush colored Glazing Medium across entire surface with a natural bristle brush. Let dry.
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Here’s the final texture.
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