Decorative Finish: Glass Drip

Metallic Paint Tintable Bases

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Prime and paint – a gray primer can help with coverage. Tint the Metallic Paint Tint Base Bronze with a nice dose of Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic Carbon Black for a darker shade. Add 1 part of the Metallic Paint Matting Additive to the ratio of 10:1 to your dark bronze Metallic Paint. This will provide a nice matte finish. Roll on 2 coats with your preferred roller and let dry.
(Photo 1)

2 | Using a quality brush, apply 2 coats of Pre-mixed Metallic Paint Moondust in a cascading style across the upper middle section of the space. Lightly feather out the edges as you go along. Let dry.
(Photos 2 – 4)

3 | Apply the Glass Bead Gel in a vertical, stria manner over the Moondust with a chip brush, but not too thickly. Create drifts with large and small sections of Glass Bead Gel. Finesse to a feather’s touch all over and along the edges. You can also add hints of glass beads in the bronze area below for added sparkle. As it’s drying, the Glass Bead Gel will dry clear. Let dry fully.
(Photo 5)

4 | Apply the Glass Bead Gel XL in the same manner.
(Photo 6)

5 | Create as chunky or refined a look as you desire and fill the rest of the space.
(Photo 7)

6 | As it’s drying, the Glass Bead Gel will dry clear. Note that thicker application areas may dry more opaquely. Let dry fully. Here is the final finish.
(Photo 8)

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Interior iridescent acrylic paints that produce strong metallic effects. The four base colors can be used on their own or tinted on-demand.

Water based acrylics, formulated with extended open time for faux and decorative painting techniques. Excellent for tinting glazes.

Metallic Paint Matting Additive

An acrylic matting agent that looks especially beautiful when added to metallic paint. Reduces the sheen considerably and leaves a soft, velvety look that goes well with any décor.

A decorative gel medium that dries clear and contains a high concentration of clear glass beads. Any color underneath shows through, while the glass beads reflect sparkling light.

Water based, interior acrylic paints highly pigmented with iridescents to produce strong metallic effects.

About the Artist
Artisan Factor is a professional cabinet refinishing & decorative finishing company servicing the Central Florida area in the residential, commercial and hospitality fields. With over 15 years of faux and decorative finishing experience. Jason Rosales provides a wide range of looks on cabinetry, millwork, interior/exterior walls, and ceilings using glazes, paints, plaster, texture, wood graining, marbling, gilding, stenciling and embossing. He has a commitment to quality that shows in every step of a project, from his product selection and surface preparation to the final finish results. As a problem solver and a hands-on type, he has helped many find the best solution for their space while staying within budget. Creating a beautiful and stylish environment for his client is a passion and doing so with a commitment to care and an eye for detail only comes naturally.

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Decorative Finish: One Thousand Flowers

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One Thousand Flowers

Artist: Arteriors

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

Golden Paintworks Glazing Medium
Golden Paintworks Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics: Chromium Oxide Green, Carbon Black, Burnt Umber, and Yellow Oxide
Golden Paintworks Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint: Vintage Brass
Golden Paintworks Clear Topcoat Dead Flat
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Gel XL
Bonding Primer
Benjamin Moore Sweet Pea 2031-30, Matte Sheen
Floral Stencil by Arteriors
3″ and 4″ Brushes
Sea Sponge
Rags
Mixing Containers
Stencil Brush or Upholstery Foam Pieces
Blow Dryer
Low-tack Painter’s Tape
Trowel
Rubber Combing Tool or Notched Rubber Squeegee
3″ Plastic Putty Knife or Rubber Spatula
Large Bucket

One Thousand Flowers

INSTRUCTIONS:

Introduction: This pattern was inspired by the design technique of Mille Fleur, seen in many European tapestries made during the Renaissance. It’s also a finish that reflects the exquisite beauty of plant-life and the eco-system that it supports. The horizontally combed glass beads add a sparkly “gilded-lily” affect. One Thousand Flowers pattern stencil was designed by us specifically for this Golden Paintworks finish.

1 | Prep, prime, and apply a solid coat of Benjamin Moore Sweet Pea 2031-30 in a matte sheen. Allow to dry completely.
(Photo 1)

2 | Mix one part Glazing Medium with Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics Chromium Oxide Green, Carbon Black, and a bit of Burnt Umber to match Benjamin Moore Hunter Green, #2041-10. Add a little water and mix so that it is the consistency of whole milk.
(Photo 2)

3 | Dip a damp, but not dripping, sea sponge into the dark green and tap onto the light green base coat in large shapes, covering only about 1/3 of the area.
(Photo 3)

4 | Mix another container of Glazing Medium with enough water to make a half and half cream consistency. With a large 3″ brush, swish over the sponged areas with the Glazing Medium to soften and blend the dark green glaze.
(Photo 4)

Allow to dry completely, and repeat step 2 two or three times more. Allow to dry completely.
(Photo 5)

5 | Water down the Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint Vintage Brass a little so that it is the same consistency as half and half cream. (Photo 6)

Apply it over the dark green finish in haphazard strokes with a large 3″ brush, covering about 1/3 of the area.
(Photo 7)

Tap gently with a clean damp sponge over the bronze brushstrokes. Allow to dry slightly, but not completely. Use a blow dryer to speed the partial drying process. With a damp sponge or damp cotton rag, gently wipe across the grain of the brushstrokes to remove some of the bronze paint, leaving an organically distressed appearance.
(Photo 8)

Rub harder depending on how dry the metallic paint has become. Allow to dry completely, approximately 24 hours.
(Photo 9)

6 | Apply your preferred floral stencil. The one we are using is a low-tack adhesive stencil. If using a mylar stencil, secure it with low-tack painter’s tape. Using a piece of upholstery foam with a flat section or a stencil brush, tap the Benjamin Moore Sweet Pea 2031-30 over the entire stencil as a base. Tap the brush or foam on a rag after loading with paint so that the application is fairly dry. Keep pouncing the light green over the stencil so that everything has had at least one layer. Leave this application to be un-even so that the over-all look will have a dappled-light affect. Allow to dry completely.
(Photo 10)

7 | Make the second stencil color by mixing one part Clear Top Coat Dead Flat with one part Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic Yellow Oxide. Make the third stencil color by mixing the same ratio Clear Top Coat Dead Flat and Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic Chromium Oxide Green.
(Photo 11)

8 | Stencil over everything with both colors, blending one color into the other to create a multi-layered, natural appearance.
(Photo 12)

If using a mylar stencil, remove the stencil immediately and let dry. If using a low-tack stencil, allow to dry completely for 24 hours, and then peel off the stencil to reveal the artwork.
(Photo 13)

9 | Mix eight parts Glass Bead Gel XL with one part water.
(Photo 14)

With a metal or plastic trowel, apply an even, flat coat over the entire surface.
(Photo 15)

With a notched rubber squeegee or a combing tool, apply pressure and drag horizontally across the surface, wiggling the tool as much as you desire. With a small rubber spatula, scrape the comb into a container to be re-used. Scoop up excess glass bead gel at the end of your drag, being careful not to bump into the finished drag section. Place the end of your tool to overlap 1″ of the previous section and drag next section. Repeat until wavy lines are done.
(Photo 16)

10 | Using a rubber subtractive tool, or the end of an artist paint brush covered in a damp rag, drag through any sections that are filled in solid. Allow to dry completely, approximately 10 hours.
(Photo 17)

Here is the final texture.
(Photo 18)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Clean up the Glass Bead Gel tools with soap and water in a separate bucket. Strain through a sieve or put clean-up water in a lidded container to throw out. Do not pour down the sink!

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Water based, interior acrylic paints highly pigmented with iridescents to produce strong metallic effects.

A non-yellowing protective topcoat with great clarity and multiple sheens to choose from. Water resistant, abrasion resistant and applies easily.

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A decorative gel medium that dries clear and contains a high concentration of clear glass beads. Any color underneath shows through, while the glass beads reflect sparkling light.

About the Artists
Amiel and Stephanie Mesner are a husband-and-wife team of fine artists who turned their love and knowledge of the fine and decorative arts into a company with over thirty-five years of experience, creating custom surface designs for the architectural and interior design industry. Arteriors, based in Natick, MA, handles professional design projects from idea and design creation through to finished application in a versatile, detail-oriented, expert manner. Dedicated to using eco-friendly decorative paint and plaster materials that are not only beautiful when applied, but responsible, Arteriors applies water-based paints and lime-based plasters, such as Venetian plasters, and American clay surface finishes which are safe, natural, and sustainable and can improve indoor air quality.

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Decorative Finish: Karla’s Stripe

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Karla's Stripe

Artist: Aliya Riaz

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

Golden Paintworks Metallic Texture: Tint Base Pearl
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Gel
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Gel XL
Golden Paintworks Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics: Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) and Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)
Premium Quality Primer
Stiff Brush
Chip Brushes
Trowel or Blade
Good Quality Tape

Karla's Stripe

With a base color of Gold or Pearl, use on its own or have tinted on-demand. Produces a soft, metallic sparkle with varied sheens.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Base a coat of primer and let dry. Apply a layer of Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl with a spatula or blade. Run a stiff brush through the texture to mimic the look of grass cloth. Allow to dry.
(Photos 1-2)

2 | Mix equal parts of the Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic Phthalo Green and the Phthalo Blue and cover the ribbed texture using a chip brush. Make enough paint mixture to use in the next step. Let dry.
(Photo 3)

3 | Using the grasscloth pattern as a guide, measure out the stripes as you’d like, in the opposite direction of the grasscloth pattern. Tape them off. Then, mix together equal amounts of the Glass Bead Gels, glitter and enough of the leftover Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic mixture from Step 1 to a workable consistency.
(Photo 4)

4 | Using a small blade, pick up the Glass Bead Gel mix with a blade and apply it evenly within the taped stripes. This figure shows the just applied wet glass bead gel mixture. Remove tape as soon as possible. Allow to dry for at least 8 hours.
(Photo 5)

Here is the final finish.
(Photo 6)

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Water based acrylics, formulated with extended open time for faux and decorative painting techniques. Excellent for tinting glazes.

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Aliya Riaz is the creative force behind Portfauxlio Inc. She started the company in New Jersey in 2000 with the firm conviction that a great service backed by trust, accountability and putting clients first would gain a foothold in an often haphazard industry. Portfauxlio Inc. has built a reputation for excellence, integrity and unsurpassed designs. Aliya creates signature custom finishes for surfaces to meet the color and design preferences of her clients. These hand painted or applied finishes include authentic plasters and textures, faux marbles, exotic wood grains, gilding, decorative patterns, gorgeous glazes and custom hand painted wallpapers.

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Decorative Finish: Raised Metallic Mermaid Tail

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Raised Metallic Mermaid Tail

Artist: Caroline Lizarraga

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Undercoat
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Gel XL
Golden Paintworks Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint: Moody and Bright Silver
Golden Paintworks Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics: Carbon Black
Benjamin Moore HC-166 Kendall Charcoal
Paint Roller and Handle or Brush
Stir Sticks
Mixing Cups
3″ Chip Brush
Tape or Stencil Adhesive
Moroccan Scallops Wall Stencil by Royal Design Studio

Raised Metallic Mermaid Tail

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Basecoat with two coats of Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal. Let dry.
(Photo 1)

2 | Mix the Glass Bead Gel with Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics in Carbon Black for a mid-dark gray and a bit of water to make it easier to roll.
(Photo 2)

3 | Lay your stencil pattern down and secure with tape or stencil adhesive to prevent seepage. In this case, we were going for the look of a mermaid tail, so we used a scallop pattern. Roll on a base of the tinted, thinned Glass Bead Undercoat over the stencil, ensuring it doesn’t seep under. Remove the stencil to clean it and let the pattern dry.
(Photo 3)

4 | Mix your Glass Bead Gel XL with Bright Silver Metallic Paint (60%) and Pewter Metallic Paint (40%).
(Photo 4)

5 | Brush the custom colored Glass Bead Gel XL over the pattern carefully.
(Photo 5)

6 | Dry areas before laying the stencil over the wet parts. Once done, let dry completely.
(Photo 6)

Here is the final finish.
(Photo 7)

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With hands permanently covered in plaster and paint, Caroline Lizarraga is happiest working in Old World ways. She trained for her craft in the cobblestoned streets of Florence, Italy, and continues to bring that antiquated sensibility to all of her projects today. You’ll find her on every job site, working each layer of color and detailing solely by hand. She’s passionate not only about creating amazing interior environments but also in helping her clients find and express their own distinctive style. No two jobs are ever alike. Whether it’s a boutique hotel in Napa Valley, an expansive winery estate, or a private residence, her approach is always the same: create a space that is utterly authentic and magically artful.

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Decorative Finish: Black Venetian Plaster with Beaded Strands

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Golden Paintworks Soapstone
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Golden Paintworks Glazing Gel
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Gel
Golden Paintworks Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint: Silver and Bright Silver
Stainless Steel Trowel
Soft Rag
Stir Sticks
Mixing Cups
Squeeze Bottles with Fine Tip Points (think of the old-school ketchup or mustard containers)

Black Venetian Plaster with Beaded Strands

A unique “cousin” of Venetian Plaster that exhibits a subtle movement of color across the surface with little to no sheen.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Mix the Soapstone with the Carbon Black Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics to a solid black.
(Photo 1)

2 | Apply 3 coats of Soapstone. Burnish in between coats to increase the shine. Let dry.
(Photo 2)

3 | Rub Glazing Gel over the entire area and buff to a shine with a soft rag. Let dry.
(Photo 3)

4 | Mix two separate color batches of a) Glass Bead Gel with Silver Metallic Paint and b) Glass Bead Gel with Bright Silver Metallic Paint. We mix two to give the design dimension. Pour each color mix into separate squeeze bottles. Start piping your desired pattern of beaded strands onto the wall using a guide (such as chalk) or organically. Let dry.
(Photo 4)

Here is the final finish.
(Photo 5)

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Decorative Finish: Beaded Brocade

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Beaded Brocade

Artist: Beth Warnecke

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

Golden Paintworks Glazing Gel
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Undercoat
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Gel XL
Golden Paintworks Metallic Textures Bases (tinted to trending colors): French Gold, Dirty Martini, and Pearl Frost
Benjamin Moore 960 Dove Wing // Satin or Eggshell
Painters Tape
3/4″ High Nap Hairy Whizz Roller
Sea Sponge Rollers (preferably 1 for each Metallic Texture color)
Mixing Containers
Measuring Tools
Flex Trowel
Mixer or Drill and Squirrel
3M Stencil Spray
Old Credit Card/Hotel Keycard
Braided Swirl Stencil by Faux Design Studio

Beaded Brocade

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Basecoat with two coats of Benjamin Moore Dove Wing, and let dry. Mix Glass Bead Undercoat with up to 20% water to thin for rolling consistency. Roll on a very thin, even coat with hairy roller. Let dry.
(Photo 1)

2 | Mix each individual color of Metallic Texture 3:1 with the Glazing Gel. Whip to a creamy consistency.

a. Dampen sea sponge roller and roll on an even but stippled coat of the Dirty Martini mix. You will see basecoat underneath, aim for 90% coverage.

b. Follow same rolling technique with the French Gold, again 70-80% coverage but allowing the Dirty Martini to show through.
(Photo 2)

c. Let these two colors set up a bit, about 10 minutes. Then, gently flatten with your flex trowel – flattening the stipples but still leaving a creamy dimension.
(Photo 3)

3 | Follow the same rolling technique with the sea sponge roller and Pearl Frost mixture when Step 2 is fairly dry. This time, you are just adding highlights with the Pearl Frost, aiming for 40-50% coverage. At this point you can also add in more French Gold. Let these two colors set up a bit then flatten softly with the flex trowel, blending and swirling the colors but keeping the colors separate from each other and not muddying them into a third color. Make sure to still see some Dirty Martini in the background. When completely dry, use the high nap roller to roll on an even coat of clear Glazing Gel. Let dry.
(Photo 4)

4 | Spray stencil adhesive to the back of your stencil and let set for 10 minutes. Position the stencil, press firmly, and then apply the Glass Bead Gel XL using an old hotel key or gift card. Using a thin card like this will give you the cleanest look when pulling thick product through a stencil.
(Photo 5)

Tip: If the glass bead gel is troweled next to any painters tape, make sure to pull your tape up before the glass bead gel dries or the glass beads may pull off when removing the tape.

Here is the final finish.
(Photo 6)

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Metallic Texture

Translucent acrylic glazing mediums for wood graining, marbling, aging and toning any painted surface. Can also be tinted with universal colorants.

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Beth Warnecke is the owner and artist behind Classic Creations Painting, providing beautiful wall and ceiling finishes for commercial and residential spaces in the metro St. Louis, MO area. She has a passion and love for fine finished furniture and cabinetry, which comprises half of her business. Always immersed in the latest design trends and gorgeous pictures, she considers staying up to date with the latest design trends one of her top priorities when bringing timeless beauty into clients’ homes.

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Decorative Finish: Trigon

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Trigon

Artist: Lenehan Studios

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

Golden Paintworks Soapstone
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Undercoat
Golden Paintworks Pre-mixed Metallic Paint: Silver
Golden Paintworks Glazing Gel
Golden Paintworks Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics: Carbon Black, Raw Umber and Yellow Ochre
Aluminum Powder
Regular Paints: SW Alabaster
Flexible Plastic Japan Trowel
Spatula

Trigon

A unique “cousin” of Venetian Plaster that exhibits a subtle movement of color across the surface with little to no sheen.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Basecoat in white color of choice. SW Alabaster was used.

2 | Use the Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic colors Carbon Black, Raw Umber, Yellow Ochre and SOAPSTONE TEXTURE MIX (Soapstone Texture and Glass Bead Undercoat) to create two colors similar to SW Believable Buff and SW 7016.

3 | Trowel on simultaneously the two colors of Soapstone Texture mix. Let dry.
(Photos 1-2)

4 | Layer on a lighter mixture of the Soapstone Texture mix, leaving gaps to show the first layer underneath.
(Photos 3-4)

5 | Tinted to SW Believable Buﬀ at 25% strength. I “buttered” my blade and tapped on plaster then scraped down to flatten. Add more as necessary until satisfied. Let dry.
(Photos 5-6)

6 | Apply design. To create triangle motif, tape out design or use an adhesive stencil.

7 | Mix Glazing Gel with Metallic Silver paint and aluminum powder and trowel into taped-oﬀ areas.
(Photos 7-8)

Here is the completed finish.
(Photo 9)

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About the Artist
Not sure how to make a living as a fine artist, Deanne Lenehan decided she would become an art teacher like her grandmother who had nurtured her talent from an early age. During her first year of teaching a friend requested a mural for her daughter’s room. She loved being able to paint and be her own boss so she was sold immediately. Lenehan Studios specializes in unique and innovative painted solutions for interiors which include faux finishes, murals, custom fine art, and more. She loves to collaborate with interior designers and clients alike to create unique and beautiful spaces that will be enjoyed for years. Lenehan has served clients across the mid-Atlantic and loves to travel wherever the project may take her. See more of her extensive portfolio at lenehanstudios.com. Connect with her on Instagram @lenehanstudios.

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Decorative Finish: Abuiquiu

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Abuiquiu

Artist: Lenehan Studios

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Undercoat
Golden Paintworks Pre-mixed Metallic Paint: Silver
Golden Paintworks Glass Bead Gel XL
Fine Glitter in Silver and Gold
Regular Paint: SW Alabaster
Chip Brushes
Stencil Brush or Small Roller
Rags
Blue Paper Towels
Stencil of choice

Abuiquiu

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Basecoat in satin finish latex paint SW Alabaster.

2 | Brush on Glass Bead Undercoat thinned with water.

3 | Stencil on design using GPW Metallic Silver. Let dry.
(Photo 1)

4 | Mix the Glass Bead Gel XL with silver and gold glitter and trowel over entire surface.
(Photo 2)

5 | Pull tape before the Glass Bead Gel dries. Here is the completed finish.
(Photo 3)

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Golden Paintworks® produces an intriguing, eclectic series of architectural Textures. As a group they are all water based, tintable, acrylic coatings but each one has its own personality and unique decorative qualities.

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Metallic Texture Tintable Bases

Golden Paintworks’ two Metallic Texture Tint Bases are the foundation for creating our Pre-Tinted Metallic Texture colors, as well as custom tinting in the studio or jobsite. We recommend using small amounts of colorant, Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic colors or mixing in Metallic Paint colors to create your own palette. Both the Pearl Tint Base and the Gold Tint Base can be used on their own as a bright and lively pearl or a brilliant gold. Each color will produce a soft, metallic sparkle with varied sheens and movement across the finish. Traditionally applied by trowel, the final finish requires no burnishing or top coating, which adds to its popularity. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

Metallic Texture - Tint Base Gold

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Metallic Texture - Tint Base Pearl

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Metallic Texture Pre-Tinted Colors

Golden Paintworks® Pre-Tinted Metallic Textures are water based, acrylic, highly pigmented with pearlescent, mica particles and tinted on-demand. Each color will produce a soft, metallic sparkle with varied sheens and movement across the finish. Traditionally applied by trowel, the final finish requires no burnishing or top coating, which adds to its popularity. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

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111 - Pink Effervescence

117 - Frosted Lavender

118 - Blue Lagoon

119 - Sangria Red

Venetian Plaster Tint Base

Golden Paintworks® Venetian Plaster Tintable Base is the foundation for creating our Pre-Tinted Venetian Plaster colors as well as custom tinting in the studio or jobsite. It contains enough Titanium Dioxide that it can be used as a “White” or creating very light tints. However, it can easily be tinted to mid-tone colors. We recommend using controlled colorants or dispersed pigments to tint the product. Applied by trowel in thin layers, then burnished by applying pressure to the trowel’s edge while drying will produce a highly polished, marble-like finish. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

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Venetian Plaster Pre-Tinted Colors

Golden Paintworks® Pre-Tinted Venetian Plaster is an acrylic plaster, which is uniquely easy to burnish. Applied by trowel in thin layers, then burnished by applying pressure to the trowel’s edge while drying will produce a highly polished, marble-like finish. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes tinted on-demand.

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Soapstone Tint Base

Golden Paintworks® Soapstone Tint Base is the foundation for creating our Soapstone Pre-Tinted colors, as well as custom tinting in the studio or jobsite. Its versatile nature allows it to be intermixed with other decorative products for creating a truly unique finish. Soapstone can be mixed with pre-tinted flat architectural paint to create a color, or use controlled colorants or pigment dispersions. When trowel applied, it exhibits a subtle movement of color across the surface with little to no sheen. It contains no Titanium Dioxide so colors are rich and vibrant. A great product for producing dimensional ornament without cracking. When dry, it has ample holdout for over-glazing, painting or additional layers of Texture. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

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Tutorials & Application Examples

Soapstone - Application Introduction Tutorial

Soapstone - Venetian Plaster Look

Soapstone - Vert Bronze Finish Tutorial

Soapstone - Ombre Finish Tutorial

Soapstone with Colored Glazing Medium vs. Glazing Gel Tutorial

Soapstone Pre-Tinted Colors

Golden Paintworks® Soapstone is a unique “cousin” of Venetian Plaster. When trowel applied, it exhibits a subtle movement of color across the surface with little to no sheen. It contains no Titanium Dioxide so colors are rich and vibrant. A great product for producing dimensional ornament without cracking. When dry, it has ample holdout for over-glazing, painting or additional layers of Texture. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes tinted on-demand.

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308 - Twilight Lavender

Sandstone Tint Base

Golden Paintworks® Sandstone Tint Base is the foundation for creating our Sandstone Pre-Tinted colors, as well as custom tinting in the studio or jobsite. It is a light gray, tintable, acrylic texture with a sandy, slightly course, uniform aggregate that can be left rough or troweled smooth, depending on the desired finish. When dry, it holds glazes well, yet offers time to work a colored glaze before it sets. Sandstone can be colored with paint up to 25% of its volume without affecting its working properties. A wide variety of finishes, including faux concrete, can be achieved. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

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Tutorials & Application Examples

Sandstone - Creating a Concrete Look Tutorial

Sandstone - Concrete Look

Sandstone - Vertical Concrete Finish

Sandstone - French Country Finish

Sandstone Pre-Tinted Colors

Golden Paintworks® Sandstone is a versatile acrylic texture with a sandy, slightly course, uniform aggregate that can be left rough or troweled smooth, depending on the desired finish. The 10 Pre-Tinted Colors were derived from natural earth colors, which are always in style and make excellent ground colors for glazing. When dry, it holds glazes well, yet offers time to work a colored glaze before it sets. A wide variety of finishes, including faux concrete, can be achieved. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes tinted on-demand.

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Fresco Tint Base

Golden Paintworks® Fresco Tint Base is a uniform, bright white, absorbent material that readily accepts paints, stains and glazes while retaining the dry, matte appearance of stained or colored plaster. It can be left rough or troweled smooth, depending on the desired finish. Fresco can be tinted to light or deep colors from a single base. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

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Tutorials & Application Examples

How to Create a Linen Finish with Fresco Texture

Fresco Finish - Untinted

Fresco Tinted Purple

Fresco finish

Fresco Pre-Tinted Colors

Golden Paintworks® Fresco is a versatile, bright white, absorbent acrylic texture that’s easily tinted to a range of light to dark colors, while retaining a matte finish. The 11 Pre-Tinted Colors were inspired by the adobe architecture and desert areas of the Southwest United States, Troweled smooth or left rough, Fresco is applicable to a wide variety of modern plaster finishes.  Available in Quart & Gallon sizes tinted on-demand.

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508 - Warm Terracotta

(NEW!) Acrylic Limewash Tint Base

Golden Paintworks® Acrylic Limewash is a translucent, off-white, matte material with a subtle amount of texture that emulates a traditional limewash finish for a warm, old-world look. The final finish is uniquely soft to the touch. May be used un-tinted for a “white-wash” look or may be tinted to a wide range of colors with waterborne colorants or pigment dispersions. Use on walls, ceilings, furniture and trim. For interior use. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

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Tutorials & Application Examples

Acrylic Limewash tinted with Payne's Gray

Acrylic Limewash tinted with Dioxazine Purple

(NEW!) Acrylic Limewash Pre-Tinted Colors

Golden Paintworks® Acrylic Limewash is a translucent, matte material with a subtle amount of texture that emulates a traditional limewash finish for a warm, old-world look. The final finish is uniquely soft to the touch. May be tinted to a wide range of colors with waterborne colorants or pigment dispersions. Easy to apply, use on walls, ceilings, furniture and trim. For interior use.  Available in Quart & Gallon sizes tinted on-demand.

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600 - Eggs in a Basket

Glass Bead Gel

Golden Paintworks® Glass Bead Gel is a decorative, water based, acrylic gel medium that dries clear and contains a high concentration of small, clear glass beads. The clarity allows any color underneath to show through, while the glass beads reflect light in a sparkling cascade. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

Tutorials & Application Examples

Glass Bead Gel Application Tutorial

Glass Bead Gel Application

Glass Bead Gel Stria technique over GPW Pewter Metallic Paint

Glass Bead Gel XL

Golden Paintworks® Glass Bead Gel XL is a decorative, water based, acrylic gel medium that dries clear and contains a high concentration of XL size clear glass beads. The clarity allows any color underneath to show through, while the glass beads reflect light in a sparkling cascade. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

Glass Bead XL Stria technique over GPW Pewter Metallic Paint

Tutorials & Application Examples

Glass Bead XL on GPW Cashmere Metallic Paint over Glass Bead Undercoat

Glass Bead Undercoat

Golden Paintworks® Glass Bead Undercoat is an opaque, white, tintable, acrylic texture with a sandy, coarse aggregate that will not crush and can be applied by trowel or roller. The sandy texture grabs the glass beads and allows for a thin, even coat of beads. For best results, apply a coat of Metallic Paint before applying the Glass Bead Gels. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

Tutorials & Application Examples

Glass Bead Undercoat Application Tutorial

Glass Bead Gel on GPW Cashmere Metallic Paint over Glass Bead Undercoat

Weathered Granite

Golden Paintworks® Weathered Granite is a unique, acrylic, ready-to-use, granite-like material that contains a crushable, colored aggregate in a warm-white base. Apply with a Plastic Trowel to retain its original color and coarseness with a peppery, grained stone finish. If applied with a Stainless Steel Trowel, the crushable aggregate can be worked by adding pressure to deepen the base color and create a subtle, variegated finish. Available in Quart & Gallon sizes.

Tutorials & Application Examples

Weathered Granite - Smooth Application Tutorial