Dazzling Decor

Instructions

Painting Instructions Faux Finish Instructions
Basecoat with Deep Burgundy. Allow to dry. Use a damp sea sponge to dab Emperor's Gold over the piece. Remove excess color with a sponge. Allow to dry. Apply Heavenly Hues Soft Black to surface. Use a clean, damp sponge to blot the color away. To finish, use Gloss Spray Sealer.
Wall Plaque
1. Paint the front Deep Burgundy and the edges Lamp Black. The routered edge is Emperor's Gold. Apply Heavenly Gold to curved edges and wipe back with a damp sponge.
2. Apply faux finish as described above.
3. Draw an oval in the center of plaque. Paint inside of oval with Deep Burgundy. Allow to dry. Outline oval with Emperor's Gold.
4. Rose Basket(separate plaster piece): Allow color to fall into cracks and crevices. Wipe back desired amount with a damp sponge. If too much is removed, re-apply color. Apply Earth Brown to basket and wipe back. Allow to dry. The bows are Misty Mauve. The large flower in the center and two buds on the sides are Moon Yellow. Remaining buds and flowers are Beautiful Burgundy. Leaves are Hunter Green. Wipe each color back as desired. Drybrush piece with a minimum amount of Heavenly Gold. Attach basket to center of the plaque with craft glue.
Papier Maché Box
(uses colors listed in faux finish instructions)
1. Paint the lid and box Deep Burgundy. The edge of the lid is Lamp Black. Apply faux finish as described to the box lid (top only) and the box.
2. Draw a circle in the center of box. Paint inside of circle with Emperor's Gold. Allow to dry. Wooden filigree: Paint the piece Deep Burgundy. The center is Lamp Black and the petals are Emperor's Gold. Apply Soft Black over the entire piece and wipe back. Apply Heavenly Gold over center and wipe back. Glue piece to center of lid.
3. The brush stroke border is Emperor's Gold.
Frame
(uses colors listed in faux finish instructions)
1. Paint the frame Deep Burgundy. Allow to dry.
2. Measure 1/4" out from the opening and mark with chalk. Place tape along chalk marks.
3. Apply faux finish as described to the outside edge of the frame. Remove tape.
4. Measure out a border and paint Emperor's Gold and Deep Burgundy. (Refer to photo).