2006-12 CHA
Heavy Gel (Matte):
Comb Technique

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Paint Products:

• Fluid Acrylic Cobalt Teal
• Fluid Acrylic Naphthol Red Medium
• Heavy Gel (Matte)

Brushes and Tools:

• Foam Roller
• Steel Comb
• Palette Knife

Painting Instructions:

Step 1.  Base coat surface with Fluid Acrylic Cobalt Teal, using a foam roller.  Allow to dry.

Step 2.  Mix Heavy Gel (Matte) with Fluid Acrylic Naphthol Red Medium at a 2:1 ratio.  Apply this mixture to the entire surface using a palette knife.  Work from top to bottom.  Using the steel comb, drag into the red gel making different patterns.  (Wipe comb off onto paper towel continuously to avoid excess build up.)  Repeat this down entire surface and allow to dry.

Step 3.  Dry burnish or wet burnish as desired.

Important: Golden Artist Colors provides these recipes as points of departure for exploring Golden products in faux finishing applications.

GOLDEN strongly recommends samples be created before attempting to apply these techniques to walls, some techniques will be difficult to remove or to cover at a later date.

Please contact the technical support team before application if there are concerns or questions at 1-800-959-6543.

Disclaimer for Decorative Technique Sheets

The above information is based on research and testing done by Golden Artist Colors, Inc., and is provided as a basis for understanding the potential uses of the products mentioned. Due to the numerous variables in methods, materials and conditions of producing art, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. cannot be sure the product will be right for you. Therefore, we urge product users to test each application to ensure all individual project requirements are met. While we believe the above information is accurate, WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, and we shall in no event be liable for any damages (indirect, consequential, or otherwise) that may occur as a result of a product application.