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  • Grisaille Antiqued Clock
    		•
    From "Carol Duvall Show"
    episode CDS-1407F


    PHOTO
    Project by Rosemary Carsello.

    Materials:

    theorem stencil
    Strathmore 400 series drawing paper
    light-weight masking tape
    oil paints: titanium white, black
    acrylics: black, antique white or similar color
    JoSonja Kleister medium
    theorem painting brushes
    fine liner brush
    sponge brushes
    palette
    wood clock body
    clock mechanism
    protective sealer
    polyurethane (optional)
    adhesive
    paper towel
    paint thinner

    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B
    PHOTO

    Figure C
    PHOTO

    Figure D
    PHOTO

    Figure E
    Steps:

    1. Cut a piece of paper sized to accommodate the size of clock face and secure it to your work surface with lightweight masking tape.

    2. Position the first stencil layer on paper and secure it with lightweight masking tape (figure A). Place pieces of tape under registration marks and paint them. Elements within the theorem stencil can be arranged to an enlarged or reduced image to fit the clock face (figure B).

    3. Prepare a palette of black, medium and light gray. Paint layers of stencil in gray tones, using the photo for guidance (figure C).

    4. Preheat your oven to 250 F degrees and place the painting on a cookie sheet. When oven is preheated, put a test strip of paper in it and check after about 8 or 10 minutes. Continue checking until satisfied with coloring. Put finished painting in the oven and use the test strip timetable as your guide. DO NOT LEAVE AREA--think of this step as babysitting your art.

    5. Remove from oven and let cool. When cooled, a sealer or antique finish may be applied, if desired (figure D).

    6. Sand and prepare wood surface for paint. Apply a light-colored acrylic paint with a sponge brush and allow to dry.

    7. Apply a nice, even coat of crackle finish with a clean, dry sponge brush, and let dry.

    8. Using a clean sponge brush, apply an even coat of black acrylic paint. Move quickly and evenly--be careful not to over stroke in this step. Cracks should begin to appear almost at once (figure E). Allow to dry thoroughly.

    9. Following the manufacturer's instructions for permanent adhesion, apply the antiqued grisaille painting to the clock face.

    10. Insert the clock mechanism according to the manufacturer's instructions. Insert the battery, and hey--it's time to go!


    RESOURCES :
    The Art of Theorem Painting
    by Lefko & Knickerbocker
    CCI Publishing, 2002
    Order this title from Amazon.com.

    theorem stencil kit, theorem painting instructional books, theorem brushes and video
    Crafter's Corner Inc.
    Website: www.crafterscornerinc.com


    GUESTS :
    Rosemary Pierce-Carsello
    Theorem Artist, designer and owner of Crafter's Corner Inc.
    Website: www.crafterscornerinc.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Grisaille Antiqued Clock
  		• Fluid Ceramic Flowers
  		• Plethora of New Products