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Here's a sign I'm working on for my brother. I never know what to get him for Christmas, so I made this for him.
This is the finished painting, but I am going to sand it down and use some crackle to age it and put a black wooden frame around it. I used some spray paint to brown the edges a bit and then used a paint mask for the rest. (I know...cheating, but I can't paint that well...yet)
-------------------- Justin Cook Dimension Sign Studio PO Box 28288 Richmond, Virginia 23228 Posts: 25 | From: Richmond, Virginia | Registered: Mar 2009
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Post again when the aging and the frame are on it so we can see the before and after, what the crackle does to it.
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Cool piece Justin. I'll bet it will look even better when the aging and crackle glaze is on.
-grampa dan
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Nice gift- I'm also looking forward to seeing the aged version!
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Howdy Justin I think it is wonderful,and the crackle might do the trick, along with the frame. For me, i remember very well, one time i will never forget i will never be sorry, i painted with oils, a picture of a stage coach with a six up, which i meant to say six horses. He is now deceased, but i will never forget the look in his wifes and his eyes as i handed it to him. I will remember that for the rest of my life. Keep up the good work. Sincerely Mike Norcross
-------------------- Mike Norcross Mikes Signs and Graphics Box 1232 172 adams street Afton, Wyoming 83110 Posts: 82 | From: Afton, Wyoming | Registered: Dec 2002
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I think it looks good- the only comment would be in regards to applying the crackle finish- I have applied the crackle, then rub stain over the top to bring out the crackle pattern effect...
-------------------- Michael Clanton Clanton Graphics/ Blackberry 19 Studio 1933 Blackberry Conway AR 72034 501-505-6794 clantongraphics@yahoo.com Posts: 1735 | From: Conway Arkansas | Registered: Oct 2001
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