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Just wondering if anyone has a method or formula for making an antiquing solution to go over gold leaf. Something that can be wiped off to leave a darker stain in the recessed parts.
-------------------- Dirk Rampling Far South Design South Pambula NSW Posts: 39 | From: South Pambula NSW Australia | Registered: Jun 2008
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what about a bit of brown (or better still, Feast Watson Black Japan) mixed with varnish, and airbrushed on where needed?
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One method I've done in the past is to use a thinned clear over the gold. Let it dry good. Now, mix some dark brown, with about 25% varnish and brush over the letters. Let it sit for half an hour or so, to give it time to set up a little. Take a piece of lint-free cloth with a little thinner and wrap it tightly around a sanding block or flat board, and wipe gently over the letters. The thinner will take off the tinted varnish, except in the grooves and grain. Let dry and clear again.
Jon's way might be faster, but I'm not too sure about clearing over acrylic.
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Thanks for the help. Im keen to try the ashpaultum method. Where would i find it in Australia?
-------------------- Dirk Rampling Far South Design South Pambula NSW Posts: 39 | From: South Pambula NSW Australia | Registered: Jun 2008
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i like to use orange shellac, wipe it on randomly and remove randomly with denatured (methyl hydrate for canucks) alcohol. if you do this then scuff with steel wool the shellac will protect the gold so you get a quick and easy worn look to the gold, little danger of going too far
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Sam, That is great! I look more like him now as I have my "winter beard" and longer hair!
Scarry!!!
-------------------- Tony Vickio The World Famous Vickio Signs 3364 Rt.329 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 t30v@vickiosigns.com 607-535-6241 http://www.vickiosigns.com Posts: 1063 | From: Watkins Glen, New York | Registered: Sep 2001
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