2006-2 CHA
Regular Gel (Matte):
Iridescent Block

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Paint Products:

• Fluid Acrylic Yellow Ochre
• Fluid Acrylic Micaceous Iron Oxide
• Fluid Acrylic Iridescent Gold (Fine)
• Fluid Acrylic Raw Umber
• Acrylic Glazing Liquid (Satin)
• Regular Gel (Matte)

Brushes and Tools:

• 3” Plastic Putty Knife
• ¼” Tape
• Small Color Wash Brush
• Small Paint Brush
• Cheesecloth
• Foam Roller/Sponge Brush

Painting Instructions:

Step 1.  Using a foam roller/sponge brush, apply Fluid Yellow Ochre to basecoat the surface.  Allow to dry.

Step 2.  Tape off blocks using the ¼” tape as desired. (Measure to make things even.) 

Step 3.  Mix Regular Gel (Matte) and Fluid Iridescent Gold (Fine) at a 2:1 ratio.  Using the putty knife, apply mixture covering one of the taped off blocks.  Using the same putty knife drag the product in a horizontal direction making a 3” x 3” square.  (Go left to right across the block.)  Next make a square dragging in a vertical direction and repeat this until all the blocks are filled in with 3” x 3” squares.  Allow to dry.

Step 4.   Mix the Acrylic Glazing Liquid and the Fluid Micaceous Iron Oxide at a 2:1 ratio and do the same, using the Acrylic Glazing Liquid and Fluid Raw Umber.  Using each mixture separately, carefully apply one color to the first block using a small color wash brush or a large color wash brush depending on how large the blocks are (left to right, top to bottom).  Use cheesecloth to soften and remove excess color.  Try to leave color around each small square inside each block and remove color from the center of these squares.  This will highlight the area and add depth.  Repeat process with the other color in alternating blocks.  Allow to dry.

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.