S T E P O N EBasecoat and seal the surface to bepainted using Blackberry and AllPurpose Sealer (2:1). If surface isporous, allow to dry and sand beforesecond coat application.

S T E P T W OTo create an insert on the surface,repositionable shelf paper may be used.Use a stencil or scrap-booking templatefor a pattern, tracing the shape onto thepaper back. Carefully cut out the centreportion leaving edges smooth. Removebacking and lay onto the surface,rubbing down the edges well to ensureglaze will not seep.

Leave in place until final glazeapplication. Remove prior to varnish.

S T E P T H R E EPrepare for glaze removal by laying out apiece of plastic wrap larger than thesurface. Apply a medium coat of Retarderto the surface. Use a mop brush to ensureeven application with no puddles.

S T E P F O U RMix Silver and Retarder to theconsistency of whipping cream (approx2:1). Apply a medium coat over surfaceto which base coat and Retarder havebeen applied.

S T E P F I V ELay the plastic wrap over the surface;gather a corner and begin to pull slightlyat an angle to create a pattern of curvedlines. Lift up and off to remove glaze andplastic wrap. Allow to dry well.

S T E P S I XApply a coat of Clear Glaze Medium asa barrier coat. Dry.

S T E P S E V E NLightly retard the surface. Using a brushdressed in Retarder pick up desiredIridescent Colours one at a time andapply in the same direction of the patterncreated with the first glaze application.Soften the colours slightly as you applythem. Use the mop brush for finalblending. Dry.

S T E P E I G H TUse Carbon Black and Magic Mix in aliner brush to apply details, picking outshapes created by the first glaze.

S T E P N I N EDeepen Iridescent Colours as desiredusing Magic Mix as a medium in thebrush. A light coat of Retarder may beapplied to the surface first for a softerblend and an extended open time.

S T E P T E NDry a minimum of 24 hours before application of three coats of Polyurethane Water Based GlossVarnish.

F A B U L O U S F A U X F I N I S H E S

S T E P B Y S T E P S D E S I G N E D B Y V I C K I R H O D E S C D A

stepbystepto FAUX ABALONE / PAUA SHELL

A simpler method for Abalone is included with the 6 x 60 ml Iridescent Set.

stepbystepto FAUX ABALONE / PAUA SHELL

S T E P O N EBasecoat and seal the surface to bepainted using Nimbus Grey and AllPurpose Sealer (2:1).

S T E P T W OIf surface is porous, allow to dry andsand before second coat application.Working quickly while the base colouris wet, pick up Blackberry in the brushwith the Nimbus Grey and blend wellon palette. Apply randomly to deepen

the background in selected areas. Blendout brush strokes. Allow to dry.

S T E P T H R E EPrepare for glaze removal by laying out apiece of plastic wrap larger than thesurface. Apply a medium coat ofRetarder to the surface. Use a mopbrush to ensure even application with nopuddles.

S T E P F O U RMix Silver and Retarder approx. 2:1 tothe consistency of whipping cream.Apply a medium coat of thinnedRetarder over the base. Lay the plasticwrap over the surface, gather a corner andbegin to pull slightly at an angle to createa pattern of curved lines. Lift up and offto remove and allow to dry well.

Apply a coat of Clear Glaze Medium asa barrier coat. Dry.

S T E P F I V E

Lightly retard the surface. Thin PearlWhite with Retarder and brush overthe entire surface for a light glaze.Using the same brush dressed inRetarder pick up desired IridescentColours and apply in the samedirection as the pattern created with thefirst glaze application. Soften and blendthe colours slightly as you apply them.Use the mop brush for final blending.Dry.

S T E P S I XA second layer may be applied todeepen the colours or Magic Mix maybe used in the brush to strengthen theIridescent Colours over a surface witha light coat of Retarder applied.

S T E P S E V E NDry a minimum of 24 hours beforeapplication of three coats ofPolyurethane Water Based GlossVarnish.

M A T E R I A L S

stepbystepto FAUX MOTHER OF PEARLstepbystepto FAUX MOTHER OF PEARLM A T E R I A L SJo Sonja’s Artists’ Colours:

Nimbus Grey, Pearl White,Silver.

Jo Sonja’s Iridescent Sampler Set

Jo Sonja’s Background Colour:Blackberry

Jo Sonja’s Mediums:All Purpose Sealer, RetarderMedium, Clear Glaze Medium

Magic Mix (optional)

Jo Sonja’s Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish

Large Mop Brush plus assorted large brushes

Plastic Wrap

CHROMA AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD 17 Mundowi Road, Mt Kuring-gai NSW 2080 Australia Tel: 61 2 9457 9922 Fax: 61 2 9457 8082CHROMA INC 205 Bucky Drive, Lititz, PA 17543 USA Tel: 717 626 8866 Fax: 717 626 9292

CHROMA EUROPE LTD Argent Road, Queenborough, Sheppy, Kent ME11 5TS, UK Tel: 44 1795 66 6613 Fax: 44 1795 66 6614

D E C O R A T I V E P A I N T I N G S Y S T E M

tipsandtechniquesnewsletter

M A T E R I A L SM A T E R I A L SJo Sonja’s Artists’ Colours:

Silver, Carbon BlackJo Sonja’s Iridescent Sampler Set

Jo Sonja’s Background Colour:Blackberry

Jo Sonja’s Mediums:All Purpose Sealer, RetarderMedium, Clear Glaze MediumMagic Mix (if creating inset design)Jo Sonja’s Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish

Large Mop Brush plus assorted largebrushes

Plastic Wrap

Repositionable Shelf Paper(if creating an inset design)

Simple but stylishChristmasdecorations startwith a glassball coated onthe inside withGlass and TilePrimer. Drain toremove excess.Mix IridescentGold with Glass andTile Medium (1:3) anddrizzle a small quantity into theball. Swirl ball to spread colourrandomly. Before paint has fullydried, add your choice ofBackground Colour mixed withthe medium 1:3 and shake balluntil paint completely covers innersurface. Dry thoroughly. (Fran Robinson)

Iridescents make perfect partners for other arts and crafts. Use them forpainting, stencilling and stamping oncards, bookmarks, boxes, fabric bags, jars and in memory books. (Chris Cort, Agi Mooy, Wendy O’Keefe, Fran Robinson)

Here, Wendy O’Keefeuses Iridescent Green and Blue to

reflect the luminosity of the underwater world. Toachieve: sandwich blobs of colour between two layers of

plastic wrap and work gently with the fingers to fill gaps.Remove the top layer of plastic wrap and gently imprintthe paint onto a dry, dark basecoated surface. When dry,

stencil over the top and outline the shapes with IridescentGold. Drybrush Iridescent Gold over routed edges and

finish piece in the usual way.

art exchange

Create a fabulous finish with CombinationCrackle Technique plus Iridescent Blue andViolet! After basecoating in a dark colour,dry and apply a medium to heavy coat ofDécor Crackle. Dry. Mix IridescentColour/s with regular Crackle Medium(1:2) and apply using a sea sponge withlarge holes. When dry, apply a coat ofClear Glaze Medium and then two to threecoats of Polyurethane Water Based SatinVarnish. (Wendy O’Keefe)

A delightful doorframe toppershowcases all six Iridescent Colours.

(Margaret Kirman)

A stunning quilt in the making!Iridescent Colour mixed with TextileMedium and sparkle is stencilled ontoa dark fabric background to make aperfect foil for colourful machineembroidery and toned borders. (Agi Mooy)

For more information about the Jo Sonja’s Decorative Painting System or to download additional copies of this newsletter, visit www.chromaonline.com

USE FOR:

• Overall iridescent effects

• Highlights of shimmering colour

• Fabulous Faux Finishes

AVAILABLE IN:

Colours: Gold, Green, Red, Violet, Blue and Turquoise Packaging: 60 ml (2 US fl oz) bottles,

6 x 60 ml bottle setsComing Soon: 12 x 20ml (2/3 US fl oz) tube sets.

GENERAL DIRECT IONS:

• Jo Sonja’s Iridescent Colours appear milky white untildried. Label palette to avoid confusion.

• Apply to prepared surface fullstrength or thinned withmedium, depending on desiredeffect. Iridescent Coloursreflect off the background.Over dark backgrounds,colours are quite vivid. Over alight background, coloursappear soft and subtle.

• Use a variety of techniques eg sponging, stroking, drybrushing, splattering or over glazing to apply IridescentColours. Undiluted colour is more intense. Apply

undiluted to accent details using a dry brush technique.

• Thin using a small amount of Jo Sonja’s RetarderMedium or apply to a surface moistened with Retarderfor a soft effect. Apply with a sponge or brush. Usethinned colour for a glaze over a painted surface. Brusha medium coat of thinned colour over prepared surface.Create various effects and patterns by removing theoverglaze with a sponge, plastic wrap or cloth for a‘ragging off ’ technique.

• Use Jo Sonja’s Magic Mix to thin colours for strokework,floated colour or to apply small amounts of iridescent colour.Add to final highlight colour for a unique effect. Layeringwill deepen colour.

• For spattering, thin as needed using small amounts of Jo Sonja’s Flow Medium orwater for consistency desired.The more Flow Medium used,the more transparent the colourbecomes. Spatter by pullingthumb over the end of a firmbristle brush filled with thinnedcolour to create desired effect.May be applied over a barrier coat

of Jo Sonja’s Clear Glaze Medium so that excess spatteringmay easily be removed.

• Clean up with mild soap and cool water.

Intricate-looking stainedglass and mosaic finishes aresurprisingly easy to achieve.For stained glass (1): Startwith a dry piece basecoatedin Carbon Black. Dabblesmall blotches of alternatingIridescent Colours onto the

piece allowing them to meet or overlapand vary in thickness. When dry, use a liner

brush loaded with Carbon Black anda shaky hand to outline individualcolour blotches. Add extra linesto divide some blotches. Finishby varnishing with PolyurethaneWaterbased Gloss Varnish. For mosaic (2): Follow steps asabove, applying only two IridescentColours in larger blotches and usingballs of scrunched plastic wrapinstead of a brush. (Linda Jensen)

2

1

Iridescent Red overWarm White, gives a

delicate pearlised effecton a pretty wooden box.

(Margaret Kirman)

F A C TF I L E

Simple but stylishChristmasdecorations startwith a glassball coated onthe inside withGlass and TilePrimer. Drain toremove excess.Mix IridescentGold with Glass andTile Medium (1:3) anddrizzle a small quantity into theball. Swirl ball to spread colourrandomly. Before paint has fullydried, add your choice ofBackground Colour mixed withthe medium 1:3 and shake balluntil paint completely covers innersurface. Dry thoroughly. (Fran Robinson)

Iridescents make perfect partners for other arts and crafts. Use them forpainting, stencilling and stamping oncards, bookmarks, boxes, fabric bags, jars and in memory books. (Chris Cort, Agi Mooy, Wendy O’Keefe, Fran Robinson)

Here, Wendy O’Keefeuses Iridescent Green and Blue to

reflect the luminosity of the underwater world. Toachieve: sandwich blobs of colour between two layers of

plastic wrap and work gently with the fingers to fill gaps.Remove the top layer of plastic wrap and gently imprintthe paint onto a dry, dark basecoated surface. When dry,

stencil over the top and outline the shapes with IridescentGold. Drybrush Iridescent Gold over routed edges and

finish piece in the usual way.

art exchange

Create a fabulous finish with CombinationCrackle Technique plus Iridescent Blue andViolet! After basecoating in a dark colour,dry and apply a medium to heavy coat ofDécor Crackle. Dry. Mix IridescentColour/s with regular Crackle Medium(1:2) and apply using a sea sponge withlarge holes. When dry, apply a coat ofClear Glaze Medium and then two to threecoats of Polyurethane Water Based SatinVarnish. (Wendy O’Keefe)

A delightful doorframe toppershowcases all six Iridescent Colours.

(Margaret Kirman)

A stunning quilt in the making!Iridescent Colour mixed with TextileMedium and sparkle is stencilled ontoa dark fabric background to make aperfect foil for colourful machineembroidery and toned borders. (Agi Mooy)

For more information about the Jo Sonja’s Decorative Painting System or to download additional copies of this newsletter, visit www.chromaonline.com

USE FOR:

• Overall iridescent effects

• Highlights of shimmering colour

• Fabulous Faux Finishes

AVAILABLE IN:

Colours: Gold, Green, Red, Violet, Blue and Turquoise Packaging: 60 ml (2 US fl oz) bottles,

6 x 60 ml bottle setsComing Soon: 12 x 20ml (2/3 US fl oz) tube sets.

GENERAL DIRECT IONS:

• Jo Sonja’s Iridescent Colours appear milky white untildried. Label palette to avoid confusion.

• Apply to prepared surface fullstrength or thinned withmedium, depending on desiredeffect. Iridescent Coloursreflect off the background.Over dark backgrounds,colours are quite vivid. Over alight background, coloursappear soft and subtle.

• Use a variety of techniques eg sponging, stroking, drybrushing, splattering or over glazing to apply IridescentColours. Undiluted colour is more intense. Apply

undiluted to accent details using a dry brush technique.

• Thin using a small amount of Jo Sonja’s RetarderMedium or apply to a surface moistened with Retarderfor a soft effect. Apply with a sponge or brush. Usethinned colour for a glaze over a painted surface. Brusha medium coat of thinned colour over prepared surface.Create various effects and patterns by removing theoverglaze with a sponge, plastic wrap or cloth for a‘ragging off ’ technique.

• Use Jo Sonja’s Magic Mix to thin colours for strokework,floated colour or to apply small amounts of iridescent colour.Add to final highlight colour for a unique effect. Layeringwill deepen colour.

• For spattering, thin as needed using small amounts of Jo Sonja’s Flow Medium orwater for consistency desired.The more Flow Medium used,the more transparent the colourbecomes. Spatter by pullingthumb over the end of a firmbristle brush filled with thinnedcolour to create desired effect.May be applied over a barrier coat

of Jo Sonja’s Clear Glaze Medium so that excess spatteringmay easily be removed.

• Clean up with mild soap and cool water.

Intricate-looking stainedglass and mosaic finishes aresurprisingly easy to achieve.For stained glass (1): Startwith a dry piece basecoatedin Carbon Black. Dabblesmall blotches of alternatingIridescent Colours onto the

piece allowing them to meet or overlapand vary in thickness. When dry, use a liner

brush loaded with Carbon Black anda shaky hand to outline individualcolour blotches. Add extra linesto divide some blotches. Finishby varnishing with PolyurethaneWaterbased Gloss Varnish. For mosaic (2): Follow steps asabove, applying only two IridescentColours in larger blotches and usingballs of scrunched plastic wrapinstead of a brush. (Linda Jensen)

2

1

Iridescent Red overWarm White, gives a

delicate pearlised effecton a pretty wooden box.

(Margaret Kirman)

F A C TF I L E

Simple but stylishChristmasdecorations startwith a glassball coated onthe inside withGlass and TilePrimer. Drain toremove excess.Mix IridescentGold with Glass andTile Medium (1:3) anddrizzle a small quantity into theball. Swirl ball to spread colourrandomly. Before paint has fullydried, add your choice ofBackground Colour mixed withthe medium 1:3 and shake balluntil paint completely covers innersurface. Dry thoroughly. (Fran Robinson)

Iridescents make perfect partners for other arts and crafts. Use them forpainting, stencilling and stamping oncards, bookmarks, boxes, fabric bags, jars and in memory books. (Chris Cort, Agi Mooy, Wendy O’Keefe, Fran Robinson)

Here, Wendy O’Keefeuses Iridescent Green and Blue to

reflect the luminosity of the underwater world. Toachieve: sandwich blobs of colour between two layers of

plastic wrap and work gently with the fingers to fill gaps.Remove the top layer of plastic wrap and gently imprintthe paint onto a dry, dark basecoated surface. When dry,

stencil over the top and outline the shapes with IridescentGold. Drybrush Iridescent Gold over routed edges and

finish piece in the usual way.

art exchange

Create a fabulous finish with CombinationCrackle Technique plus Iridescent Blue andViolet! After basecoating in a dark colour,dry and apply a medium to heavy coat ofDécor Crackle. Dry. Mix IridescentColour/s with regular Crackle Medium(1:2) and apply using a sea sponge withlarge holes. When dry, apply a coat ofClear Glaze Medium and then two to threecoats of Polyurethane Water Based SatinVarnish. (Wendy O’Keefe)

A delightful doorframe toppershowcases all six Iridescent Colours.

(Margaret Kirman)

A stunning quilt in the making!Iridescent Colour mixed with TextileMedium and sparkle is stencilled ontoa dark fabric background to make aperfect foil for colourful machineembroidery and toned borders. (Agi Mooy)

For more information about the Jo Sonja’s Decorative Painting System or to download additional copies of this newsletter, visit www.chromaonline.com

USE FOR:

• Overall iridescent effects

• Highlights of shimmering colour

• Fabulous Faux Finishes

AVAILABLE IN:

Colours: Gold, Green, Red, Violet, Blue and Turquoise Packaging: 60 ml (2 US fl oz) bottles,

6 x 60 ml bottle setsComing Soon: 12 x 20ml (2/3 US fl oz) tube sets.

GENERAL DIRECT IONS:

• Jo Sonja’s Iridescent Colours appear milky white untildried. Label palette to avoid confusion.

• Apply to prepared surface fullstrength or thinned withmedium, depending on desiredeffect. Iridescent Coloursreflect off the background.Over dark backgrounds,colours are quite vivid. Over alight background, coloursappear soft and subtle.

• Use a variety of techniques eg sponging, stroking, drybrushing, splattering or over glazing to apply IridescentColours. Undiluted colour is more intense. Apply

undiluted to accent details using a dry brush technique.

• Thin using a small amount of Jo Sonja’s RetarderMedium or apply to a surface moistened with Retarderfor a soft effect. Apply with a sponge or brush. Usethinned colour for a glaze over a painted surface. Brusha medium coat of thinned colour over prepared surface.Create various effects and patterns by removing theoverglaze with a sponge, plastic wrap or cloth for a‘ragging off ’ technique.

• Use Jo Sonja’s Magic Mix to thin colours for strokework,floated colour or to apply small amounts of iridescent colour.Add to final highlight colour for a unique effect. Layeringwill deepen colour.

• For spattering, thin as needed using small amounts of Jo Sonja’s Flow Medium orwater for consistency desired.The more Flow Medium used,the more transparent the colourbecomes. Spatter by pullingthumb over the end of a firmbristle brush filled with thinnedcolour to create desired effect.May be applied over a barrier coat

of Jo Sonja’s Clear Glaze Medium so that excess spatteringmay easily be removed.

• Clean up with mild soap and cool water.

Intricate-looking stainedglass and mosaic finishes aresurprisingly easy to achieve.For stained glass (1): Startwith a dry piece basecoatedin Carbon Black. Dabblesmall blotches of alternatingIridescent Colours onto the

piece allowing them to meet or overlapand vary in thickness. When dry, use a liner

brush loaded with Carbon Black anda shaky hand to outline individualcolour blotches. Add extra linesto divide some blotches. Finishby varnishing with PolyurethaneWaterbased Gloss Varnish. For mosaic (2): Follow steps asabove, applying only two IridescentColours in larger blotches and usingballs of scrunched plastic wrapinstead of a brush. (Linda Jensen)

2

1

Iridescent Red overWarm White, gives a

delicate pearlised effecton a pretty wooden box.

(Margaret Kirman)

F A C TF I L E

S T E P O N EBasecoat and seal the surface to bepainted using Blackberry and AllPurpose Sealer (2:1). If surface isporous, allow to dry and sand beforesecond coat application.

S T E P T W OTo create an insert on the surface,repositionable shelf paper may be used.Use a stencil or scrap-booking templatefor a pattern, tracing the shape onto thepaper back. Carefully cut out the centreportion leaving edges smooth. Removebacking and lay onto the surface,rubbing down the edges well to ensureglaze will not seep.

Leave in place until final glazeapplication. Remove prior to varnish.

S T E P T H R E EPrepare for glaze removal by laying out apiece of plastic wrap larger than thesurface. Apply a medium coat of Retarderto the surface. Use a mop brush to ensureeven application with no puddles.

S T E P F O U RMix Silver and Retarder to theconsistency of whipping cream (approx2:1). Apply a medium coat over surfaceto which base coat and Retarder havebeen applied.

S T E P F I V ELay the plastic wrap over the surface;gather a corner and begin to pull slightlyat an angle to create a pattern of curvedlines. Lift up and off to remove glaze andplastic wrap. Allow to dry well.

S T E P S I XApply a coat of Clear Glaze Medium asa barrier coat. Dry.

S T E P S E V E NLightly retard the surface. Using a brushdressed in Retarder pick up desiredIridescent Colours one at a time andapply in the same direction of the patterncreated with the first glaze application.Soften the colours slightly as you applythem. Use the mop brush for finalblending. Dry.

S T E P E I G H TUse Carbon Black and Magic Mix in aliner brush to apply details, picking outshapes created by the first glaze.

S T E P N I N EDeepen Iridescent Colours as desiredusing Magic Mix as a medium in thebrush. A light coat of Retarder may beapplied to the surface first for a softerblend and an extended open time.

S T E P T E NDry a minimum of 24 hours before application of three coats of Polyurethane Water Based GlossVarnish.

F A B U L O U S F A U X F I N I S H E S

S T E P B Y S T E P S D E S I G N E D B Y V I C K I R H O D E S C D A

stepbystepto FAUX ABALONE / PAUA SHELL

A simpler method for Abalone is included with the 6 x 60 ml Iridescent Set.

stepbystepto FAUX ABALONE / PAUA SHELL

S T E P O N EBasecoat and seal the surface to bepainted using Nimbus Grey and AllPurpose Sealer (2:1).

S T E P T W OIf surface is porous, allow to dry andsand before second coat application.Working quickly while the base colouris wet, pick up Blackberry in the brushwith the Nimbus Grey and blend wellon palette. Apply randomly to deepen

the background in selected areas. Blendout brush strokes. Allow to dry.

S T E P T H R E EPrepare for glaze removal by laying out apiece of plastic wrap larger than thesurface. Apply a medium coat ofRetarder to the surface. Use a mopbrush to ensure even application with nopuddles.

S T E P F O U RMix Silver and Retarder approx. 2:1 tothe consistency of whipping cream.Apply a medium coat of thinnedRetarder over the base. Lay the plasticwrap over the surface, gather a corner andbegin to pull slightly at an angle to createa pattern of curved lines. Lift up and offto remove and allow to dry well.

Apply a coat of Clear Glaze Medium asa barrier coat. Dry.

S T E P F I V E

Lightly retard the surface. Thin PearlWhite with Retarder and brush overthe entire surface for a light glaze.Using the same brush dressed inRetarder pick up desired IridescentColours and apply in the samedirection as the pattern created with thefirst glaze application. Soften and blendthe colours slightly as you apply them.Use the mop brush for final blending.Dry.

S T E P S I XA second layer may be applied todeepen the colours or Magic Mix maybe used in the brush to strengthen theIridescent Colours over a surface witha light coat of Retarder applied.

S T E P S E V E NDry a minimum of 24 hours beforeapplication of three coats ofPolyurethane Water Based GlossVarnish.

M A T E R I A L S

stepbystepto FAUX MOTHER OF PEARLstepbystepto FAUX MOTHER OF PEARLM A T E R I A L SJo Sonja’s Artists’ Colours:

Nimbus Grey, Pearl White,Silver.

Jo Sonja’s Iridescent Sampler Set

Jo Sonja’s Background Colour:Blackberry

Jo Sonja’s Mediums:All Purpose Sealer, RetarderMedium, Clear Glaze Medium

Magic Mix (optional)

Jo Sonja’s Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish

Large Mop Brush plus assorted large brushes

Plastic Wrap

CHROMA AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD 17 Mundowi Road, Mt Kuring-gai NSW 2080 Australia Tel: 61 2 9457 9922 Fax: 61 2 9457 8082CHROMA INC 205 Bucky Drive, Lititz, PA 17543 USA Tel: 717 626 8866 Fax: 717 626 9292

CHROMA EUROPE LTD Argent Road, Queenborough, Sheppy, Kent ME11 5TS, UK Tel: 44 1795 66 6613 Fax: 44 1795 66 6614

D E C O R A T I V E P A I N T I N G S Y S T E M

tipsandtechniquesnewsletter

M A T E R I A L SM A T E R I A L SJo Sonja’s Artists’ Colours:

Silver, Carbon BlackJo Sonja’s Iridescent Sampler Set

Jo Sonja’s Background Colour:Blackberry

Jo Sonja’s Mediums:All Purpose Sealer, RetarderMedium, Clear Glaze MediumMagic Mix (if creating inset design)Jo Sonja’s Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish

Large Mop Brush plus assorted largebrushes

Plastic Wrap

Repositionable Shelf Paper(if creating an inset design)

S T E P O N EBasecoat and seal the surface to bepainted using Blackberry and AllPurpose Sealer (2:1). If surface isporous, allow to dry and sand beforesecond coat application.

S T E P T W OTo create an insert on the surface,repositionable shelf paper may be used.Use a stencil or scrap-booking templatefor a pattern, tracing the shape onto thepaper back. Carefully cut out the centreportion leaving edges smooth. Removebacking and lay onto the surface,rubbing down the edges well to ensureglaze will not seep.

Leave in place until final glazeapplication. Remove prior to varnish.

S T E P T H R E EPrepare for glaze removal by laying out apiece of plastic wrap larger than thesurface. Apply a medium coat of Retarderto the surface. Use a mop brush to ensureeven application with no puddles.

S T E P F O U RMix Silver and Retarder to theconsistency of whipping cream (approx2:1). Apply a medium coat over surfaceto which base coat and Retarder havebeen applied.

S T E P F I V ELay the plastic wrap over the surface;gather a corner and begin to pull slightlyat an angle to create a pattern of curvedlines. Lift up and off to remove glaze andplastic wrap. Allow to dry well.

S T E P S I XApply a coat of Clear Glaze Medium asa barrier coat. Dry.

S T E P S E V E NLightly retard the surface. Using a brushdressed in Retarder pick up desiredIridescent Colours one at a time andapply in the same direction of the patterncreated with the first glaze application.Soften the colours slightly as you applythem. Use the mop brush for finalblending. Dry.

S T E P E I G H TUse Carbon Black and Magic Mix in aliner brush to apply details, picking outshapes created by the first glaze.

S T E P N I N EDeepen Iridescent Colours as desiredusing Magic Mix as a medium in thebrush. A light coat of Retarder may beapplied to the surface first for a softerblend and an extended open time.

S T E P T E NDry a minimum of 24 hours before application of three coats of Polyurethane Water Based GlossVarnish.

F A B U L O U S F A U X F I N I S H E S

S T E P B Y S T E P S D E S I G N E D B Y V I C K I R H O D E S C D A

stepbystepto FAUX ABALONE / PAUA SHELL

A simpler method for Abalone is included with the 6 x 60 ml Iridescent Set.

stepbystepto FAUX ABALONE / PAUA SHELL

S T E P O N EBasecoat and seal the surface to bepainted using Nimbus Grey and AllPurpose Sealer (2:1).

S T E P T W OIf surface is porous, allow to dry andsand before second coat application.Working quickly while the base colouris wet, pick up Blackberry in the brushwith the Nimbus Grey and blend wellon palette. Apply randomly to deepen

the background in selected areas. Blendout brush strokes. Allow to dry.

S T E P T H R E EPrepare for glaze removal by laying out apiece of plastic wrap larger than thesurface. Apply a medium coat ofRetarder to the surface. Use a mopbrush to ensure even application with nopuddles.

S T E P F O U RMix Silver and Retarder approx. 2:1 tothe consistency of whipping cream.Apply a medium coat of thinnedRetarder over the base. Lay the plasticwrap over the surface, gather a corner andbegin to pull slightly at an angle to createa pattern of curved lines. Lift up and offto remove and allow to dry well.

Apply a coat of Clear Glaze Medium asa barrier coat. Dry.

S T E P F I V E

Lightly retard the surface. Thin PearlWhite with Retarder and brush overthe entire surface for a light glaze.Using the same brush dressed inRetarder pick up desired IridescentColours and apply in the samedirection as the pattern created with thefirst glaze application. Soften and blendthe colours slightly as you apply them.Use the mop brush for final blending.Dry.

S T E P S I XA second layer may be applied todeepen the colours or Magic Mix maybe used in the brush to strengthen theIridescent Colours over a surface witha light coat of Retarder applied.

S T E P S E V E NDry a minimum of 24 hours beforeapplication of three coats ofPolyurethane Water Based GlossVarnish.

M A T E R I A L S

stepbystepto FAUX MOTHER OF PEARLstepbystepto FAUX MOTHER OF PEARLM A T E R I A L SJo Sonja’s Artists’ Colours:

Nimbus Grey, Pearl White,Silver.

Jo Sonja’s Iridescent Sampler Set

Jo Sonja’s Background Colour:Blackberry

Jo Sonja’s Mediums:All Purpose Sealer, RetarderMedium, Clear Glaze Medium

Magic Mix (optional)

Jo Sonja’s Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish

Large Mop Brush plus assorted large brushes

Plastic Wrap

CHROMA AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD 17 Mundowi Road, Mt Kuring-gai NSW 2080 Australia Tel: 61 2 9457 9922 Fax: 61 2 9457 8082CHROMA INC 205 Bucky Drive, Lititz, PA 17543 USA Tel: 717 626 8866 Fax: 717 626 9292

CHROMA EUROPE LTD Argent Road, Queenborough, Sheppy, Kent ME11 5TS, UK Tel: 44 1795 66 6613 Fax: 44 1795 66 6614

D E C O R A T I V E P A I N T I N G S Y S T E M

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M A T E R I A L SM A T E R I A L SJo Sonja’s Artists’ Colours:

Silver, Carbon BlackJo Sonja’s Iridescent Sampler Set

Jo Sonja’s Background Colour:Blackberry

Jo Sonja’s Mediums:All Purpose Sealer, RetarderMedium, Clear Glaze MediumMagic Mix (if creating inset design)Jo Sonja’s Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish

Large Mop Brush plus assorted largebrushes

Plastic Wrap

Repositionable Shelf Paper(if creating an inset design)