Technique help needed please

[starbeval]

Hi
I don't know if what I'm trying to achieve has a name but...
I'm trying to achieve a look on blank paperclay 3d embellishments like an old polished statue or something whereby the raised bits are metallic and shiny and the recessed crevices are black/dirty looking.
I painted the item with gold acrylic paint dabber, rubbed a colour from one of those long palettes of metallic rub-on creams on, then tried to buff it off, most of the rub-on cream didn't come off but in the raised places the paint did :wacko:
I hope that all makes sense to someone :wacko:
Please can someone tell me what materials I should be using and the technique/order of applying them?

Thanks
Sue

[Flo]

hi Sue

what I do to get that kind of look, is paint it gold (or whatever metallic you want) first, all over. leave it to dry.

and then I use Golden fluid acrylic in dark umber (I think that's what it's called - something umber - dark brown, basically). If you don't have the Golden fluid acrylic you could water down another brand with a fluid gel medium perhaps (not with water though as you don't want a wash)

I paint that over the top, wait about 30 seconds or so, and then rub it off the surface with a paper towel.

that leaves the nice dark brown paint in the crevices, and an antiqued look over the raised gold bits

I hope that makes some sense :)

[MaryAnne]

This sounds very cool - I'd love to see a photo of the finished project :)

[WeeMary]

Another way of doing this is with Treasure Wax. Apply the dull colour you want over it all, then dip a cloth (or your finger) in the wax and rub it over the raised areas. It comes in a variety of metallic finishes, I like the antique gold.

[starbeval]

hi Sue

what I do to get that kind of look, is paint it gold (or whatever metallic you want) first, all over. leave it to dry.

and then I use Golden fluid acrylic in dark umber (I think that's what it's called - something umber - dark brown, basically). If you don't have the Golden fluid acrylic you could water down another brand with a fluid gel medium perhaps (not with water though as you don't want a wash)

I paint that over the top, wait about 30 seconds or so, and then rub it off the surface with a paper towel.

that leaves the nice dark brown paint in the crevices, and an antiqued look over the raised gold bits

I hope that makes some sense :)

Hi Flo
Thanks for your reply... a couple more questions if I may...what gold paint do you use and where do you buy the Golden fluid acrylic?
This sounds just like the effect I'm looking for :)

Thanks
Sue

[starbeval]

Another way of doing this is with Treasure Wax. Apply the dull colour you want over it all, then dip a cloth (or your finger) in the wax and rub it over the raised areas. It comes in a variety of metallic finishes, I like the antique gold.

Hi Mary
Thanks for your reply...this sounds good too...where do you buy the Treasure Wax please?
I've not heard of Golden fluid or Treasure Wax before, you learn something new every day :)

Thanks
Sue

[starbeval]

This sounds very cool - I'd love to see a photo of the finished project :)

Hi MaryAnne
If I ever get one done, I'll try to post a photo, not done that before :wacko::)

Sue

[Flo]

Hi Flo
Thanks for your reply... a couple more questions if I may...what gold paint do you use and where do you buy the Golden fluid acrylic?
This sounds just like the effect I'm looking for :)

Thanks
Sue

any gold paint would do it - the dabber you have would be fine, but I'd open it up and put it on with a paintbrush as the dabber wouldn't work so well on a 3d surface with lots of nooks and crannies

I get my Golden brand paints in my local art shop, but you can get them online too from various fine art suppliers. But really, any dark brown fairly fluid acrylic paint will do the same job

[starbeval]

That's great Flo, thank you so much :thanks:
Can't wait to get playing now...:)

Sue

[WeeMary]

I got my Treasure Wax in an art shop or you might get it in a DIY place (it's used on fireplaces and furniture). It comes in little lip-balm type jars, but it lasts forever. I did some furniture, a lamp and a dozen picture frames, and it's still not finished!

[starbeval]

Thanks Mary, I'll have to mosey on down to my local art shop and/or DIY store and see what I can find.

Thanks for all your help and advice :thanks:

Sue

[newedition]

Hi
I don't know if what I'm trying to achieve has a name but...
I'm trying to achieve a look on blank paperclay 3d embellishments like an old polished statue or something whereby the raised bits are metallic and shiny and the recessed crevices are black/dirty

I technique is called dry brushing - :)
http://www.seekingsolis.co.uk/miniatures/drybrush.htm

[starbeval]

I technique is called dry brushing - :)
http://www.seekingsolis.co.uk/miniatures/drybrush.htm

Hi newedition
Thanks for your reply and the link, at least I know what it's called now :)
This seems to be a different way to that described above, but still achieves the same look. Once I get the necessary materials I'll have a play :)
Not too sure of the paragraph about experimenting with old figures though...I don't think I'd look too good wearing gold paint and I'd need a very big brush :lol:

Thanks again :thanks:

Sue

[WeeMary]

Not too sure of the paragraph about experimenting with old figures though...I don't think I'd look too good wearing gold paint and I'd need a very big brush :lol:



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