I ran sand
paper over the entire piece just to rough up the surface, wiped it down with water and bit of mineral spirits, then let it dry before starting.
Another option would have been to paint a base coat of acrylic or chalk
paint over the entire piece and then add a layer of milk paint without bonding agent.
I ran sand paper
over the entire piece just to rough up the surface, wiped it down with water and bit of mineral spirits, then let it dry before starting.
When using any type of glaze or wax to make a piece look antique I always use a
bit over the entire piece, including the top.
When using any type of glaze or wax to make a piece look antique I always use a
bit over the entire piece, including the top.
If you've never done a paint wash, it's basically the same process as explained above, except you're brushing on and wiping off the watered down
paint over the entire piece, not just in the grooves.
I dabbed a little
all over the entire piece but had a solid line of glue on the top, in the middle, and on the edges of the doily.
When it is all finished (and you hear that HALLELUJA chorus in your head), and has dried, lift up the circles where you can (some of it will be stuck to the canvas) and paint a little Mod Podge to glue it on, then paint one more coat of
it over the entire piece.
The wax is used to seal the paint and yes it goes
over the entire piece.