Applying color glazes to a gold-painted wall creates a rich depth to the finish. Glaze is a semi-transparent medium that, when added to a paint or pigment, creates distinct translucent layers. These layers absorb, transmit and reflect light, depending on the direction from which the wall is viewed, much like an iridescent opal. For best results, first practice applying colored glazes on gold-painted cardboard. This will allow you to find which application technique and color combinations are most aesthetically-pleasing.
Instructions
1. Lay a poster board on a flat surface covered by a drop cloth or old newspapers. Pour about an ounce of gold paint into a paint tray. Cover a paint roller with paint. Evenly apply the paint to the poster board. Allow the paint to thoroughly dry before proceeding.
2. Pour about an ounce of glazing medium into a bowl. Add a small amount of pigment and stir. Deepen the color, if desired, by mixing in more pigment. Test the tinted glaze on the painted poster board, using a variety of applicators and techniques. Many faux painting artists apply the glaze in irregular strokes with a chip brush then create texture with rags, sponges or other textured paint applicators. Repeat by varying glaze colors and application techniques until you find the look that suits you.
3. Prepare the glaze for your wall. Pour a measured quantity of glazing medium into a bowl. Add pigment and stir. Note the ratio of pigment to glazing medium so you can replicate the ratio to mix more glaze if needed.
4. Glaze a 3- to 4-foot section of the wall by applying the glaze then adding texture with the method you found most suitable. If you want bits of gold to show through the finish, don't put glaze over the gold paint on those areas. Work in a concentric pattern. If you need to stop before the wall or room is done, try to end your work in a corner.
5. Layer the coats of glaze for a dimensional effect. Use the same color to deepen the color value of the glaze or vary the colors for an iridescent effect. Allow the preceding coat of glaze to dry, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, before applying the next coat.
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