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  • Antiqued Decorative Accessories
  • From "Fresh Coat"
    episode DFCT-102


    (Continued from page 1)

    Plaster Pedestal

    1. Apply latex base coat, allow to dry, then apply silver metallic paint (figure B).

    2. Use cheesecloth or rag to wipe highlighted areas and remove paint and allow some of the base coat to show through (figure C).

    3. Dip brush in silver paint, and flick back bristles to create splatter finish on top of pedestal.
    Photo

    A shimmery pedestal becomes an elegant table.

    Photo

    Figure B

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    Figure C


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    Lamp and Mirror

    1. Spray the items with silver spray paint and allow to dry.

    2. Apply antiquing glaze over the silver, then use cheesecloth or rags to remove most of antiquing glaze (figure D). Leave glaze in crevices.
    Photo

    Finished antiqued lamp

    Photo

    Antiqued mirror

    Photo

    Figure D




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    RESOURCES :

    Platinum Metallic Paint
    (Silver paint for frames, cabinet and pedestal)
    Modern Masters
    Website: www.modernmastersinc.com

    Krylon Metallic Spray
    Krylon Products Group
    Website: www.krylon.com

    Aging Glaze
    McCloskey
    Website: www.mccloskey.com

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