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Following is part three of our marbling article; There are two basic techniques used to imitate marble Overglazing – see article part 2 Positive and Negative Methods B. Positive/Negative Method The negative method achieves a marble effect by removing sections of an applied medium to expose the colour underneath to give more depth. The positive […]
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Following is part two of our marbling article; #Marbling Marble is rock limestone which has been crystallized by pressure, intense heat and slow penetration of minerals over a period of thousands of years. The wide variety of #colouring in marbles is due to the penetration of minerals into the faults and cracks in the marble.
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Marbling Marble is rock limestone which has been crystallized by pressure, intense heat and slow penetration of minerals over a period of thousands of years. The wide variety of colouring in marbles is due to the penetration of minerals into the faults and cracks in the marble. Eg: Copper deposits produce green and blue/green patterns Iron
Please find following part 7 of our article Tools used to produce a broken colour or decorative effect There are various tools used to produce broken colour/decorative effects. Some of these items are easily obtainable and inexpensive, while others are difficult to find and are not cheap. The following tools are used to create these
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Please find following part 6 of our article Advantages and Disadvantages of acrylic and oil glazes. Acrylic glazes Advantages 1. Dries quickly therefore it does not collect dust giving a cleaner finish. 2. The coating is extremely thin and for this reason gives surface flatness and smoothness. 3. Colours do not darken through oxidation. 4.
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Please find following part 5 of our article Tuscan, Stone, Render and Suede glazes These glazes are all exterior glazes with the exception of suede. Again they are often referred to by their brand names. They normally come pre tinted as well and all have a slight textured finish to them. Uses: These
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Please find following part 4 of our article COMMERCIALLY PREPARED GLAZES The following glazes are the most widely used glazes on the market today Water/Acrylic Glazes These glazes are either pre tinted or they can be purchased as a clear glaze and then tinted by the painter on sight. They are often referred to by
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Decorative finishes is the process of laying a translucent film of colour over another coloured surface. Glazes In today\’s market most decorative finishes come in pre mixed acrylic glazes which are easy to use and apply and these are the most widely used products by both professional and D.I.Y. painters. However, we can make our own glazes. There are
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Mediums: Both oil and water colour mediums are used in Graining and Marbling, each has its own advantages and limitations. Water Colour Mediums Advantages: 1. Dries quickly therefor it does not collect dust giving a cleaner finish. 2. The coating is extremity thin and for this reason gives surface flatness and smoothness. 3. Colours do
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Did you know findings from university studies and government research all over the world show that traditional painting and paints can be harmful to our families and our environment.The main culprits? The Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in traditional paints. Sydney Painters Bloomin’Good Painters and Decorators are leading the movement for safer, healthier paint solutions
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