Paint with Da Vinci’s Distressed Chalk Paint Finish
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Paint Ideas, Hints, Techniques and help to create an amazing paint finish
Heres some simple ideas how to create amazing projects using Da Vinci’s range of Chalk and vintage paints
We have broken these down to Three types of paint creations - Efex (creative technique),Stressing (taking away) and Embellishing (adding to)
EFEX:
Colour Washing
You will need at least two colours of “Distressed chalk paint” or Vintique vintage paint”, Roma Wash, Rags, Brush,(wax if using chalk paint)
First of paint a solid base Colour (for eg a white or off white colour) and then choose a colour mix with Roma Wash adding two parts Roma wash to one part paint creating a wash or glaze. Apply thin coats in irregular patterns with Brush (or roller) (you can choose to soften by dabbing a wet rag over the surface or using a “Softener Brush”. It is good to play around with some scrap cardboard or wood to get a feel for the effect you want to achieve. You can use as many colours as you like.The wet rag can also be used to remove excess paint should you feel it is too heavy.
There is no right way or wrong way it is what effect you want . I use this effect a lot in reverse by putting a dark or mid tone colour first and then softening it with white paint.
If using you Chalk paint you can choose to wax or Glaze over for extra protection.
Sponging
You will need at least two colours of “Distressed chalk paint” or Vintique vintage paint”, Roma Wash, Rags, Brush,(wax if using chalk paint)
Sea Sponge ( or Holey cellulose sponge)
This is best with a natural sea sponge but you can use a large holey sponge. First a apply a base coat and and then choose a colour mix with Roma Wash adding two parts Roma wash to one part paint creating a wash or glaze .Apply second colour to a second surface (eg newspaper or cardboard) Dab sponge on on second surface with diluted wash coat removing as much excess paint as possible before sponging onto main surface. You can further soften this effect with a long haired Brush or a Softener brush feathering the was coat out further. This technique is often used for making clouds and sky scenes.
Ragging
You will need at least two colours of “Distressed chalk paint” or Vintique vintage paint”, Roma Wash, Rags, Brush,(wax if using chalk paint)
This is can be a little more difficult than sponging and is important to keep the rag damp during use. Start with a solid colour base and allow to dry.
Dabbing: with this technique it ideal for rough or uneven walls or surface as will hide imperfections. If you want a light effect then dab first to a secondary surface (i.e. newspaper, cardboard) then apply lightly in a random pattern. Ragging on (i.e. applying paint) will be a more dramatic than ragging off ( removing excess paint with damp rag) which can be applied first with a roller or brush and then removing excess. Both of these systems are best used in conjunction with Roma wash which will allow a thinner and slower drying (thus increasing work time) for the second coat.
Rag Rolling: this technique is similar to above only the rag is rolled up into a cylinder shape lightly rolled over the “wash” or “Glaze” coat removing excess.
Plaster Stenciling:
See photo we have used our single rose stencil. First lay on horizontal surface and tape down. We have use III Sandro Bottecelli Chalk paint here as base coat. We have then taken some of the paint and in a separate container added some of the “Davinci Chalk paint Powder” and mixed will until a stiff paste (must be mixed well) then applied over stencil with Brush or scraper leveling mxture over stencil. Leave for 30 minutes remove and wash stencil in water for reuse. Leave over night to dry and then colour with some coloured paint. Hre we used some of my daughters kids paints. The result is a raised pattern that could be mistaken easily as a carved pattern. Really cool, really cheap and really effective.
Distressing
In This photo (right) we have put a background of Black and Blue with a bit of timber, we painted random blotches to appear that multiple coats of old paint have been previously used. While this is what we have done in this photo yiou can equally use no colour or paint over existing paint and of course use any colours yo want. Then we have apply a solid second coat in this case Da Vinci chalk paint Firenze Blue . Once dry have used a 150 grit sandpaper and sanded random patches to bring base colour through and then used Da Vinci soft wax to finish giving a smooth satin finish.
Antiquing Wax on Chalk Paint:
In this example we have painted surface white and once Dry using a wax brush used first a coat of clear soft wax and wipe off excess with a rag.. Allow about 15-320 minutes to dry then apply a coat of Dark (antiquing) soft wax again with a brush working dark wax into gaps,grain,crackes etc to emphasis antique look. The clear wax first helps you control the amount of dark wax you put on the surface so if you put too much on it is easier to remove.
Heres some simple ideas how to create amazing projects using Da Vinci’s range of Chalk and vintage paints
We have broken these down to Three types of paint creations - Efex (creative technique),Stressing (taking away) and Embellishing (adding to)
EFEX:
Colour Washing
You will need at least two colours of “Distressed chalk paint” or Vintique vintage paint”, Roma Wash, Rags, Brush,(wax if using chalk paint)
First of paint a solid base Colour (for eg a white or off white colour) and then choose a colour mix with Roma Wash adding two parts Roma wash to one part paint creating a wash or glaze. Apply thin coats in irregular patterns with Brush (or roller) (you can choose to soften by dabbing a wet rag over the surface or using a “Softener Brush”. It is good to play around with some scrap cardboard or wood to get a feel for the effect you want to achieve. You can use as many colours as you like.The wet rag can also be used to remove excess paint should you feel it is too heavy.
There is no right way or wrong way it is what effect you want . I use this effect a lot in reverse by putting a dark or mid tone colour first and then softening it with white paint.
If using you Chalk paint you can choose to wax or Glaze over for extra protection.
SpongingYou will need at least two colours of “Distressed chalk paint” or Vintique vintage paint”, Roma Wash, Rags, Brush,(wax if using chalk paint)
Sea Sponge ( or Holey cellulose sponge)
This is best with a natural sea sponge but you can use a large holey sponge. First a apply a base coat and and then choose a colour mix with Roma Wash adding two parts Roma wash to one part paint creating a wash or glaze .Apply second colour to a second surface (eg newspaper or cardboard) Dab sponge on on second surface with diluted wash coat removing as much excess paint as possible before sponging onto main surface. You can further soften this effect with a long haired Brush or a Softener brush feathering the was coat out further. This technique is often used for making clouds and sky scenes.
Ragging
You will need at least two colours of “Distressed chalk paint” or Vintique vintage paint”, Roma Wash, Rags, Brush,(wax if using chalk paint)
This is can be a little more difficult than sponging and is important to keep the rag damp during use. Start with a solid colour base and allow to dry.
Dabbing: with this technique it ideal for rough or uneven walls or surface as will hide imperfections. If you want a light effect then dab first to a secondary surface (i.e. newspaper, cardboard) then apply lightly in a random pattern. Ragging on (i.e. applying paint) will be a more dramatic than ragging off ( removing excess paint with damp rag) which can be applied first with a roller or brush and then removing excess. Both of these systems are best used in conjunction with Roma wash which will allow a thinner and slower drying (thus increasing work time) for the second coat.
Rag Rolling: this technique is similar to above only the rag is rolled up into a cylinder shape lightly rolled over the “wash” or “Glaze” coat removing excess.
Plaster Stenciling:
See photo we have used our single rose stencil. First lay on horizontal surface and tape down. We have use III Sandro Bottecelli Chalk paint here as base coat. We have then taken some of the paint and in a separate container added some of the “Davinci Chalk paint Powder” and mixed will until a stiff paste (must be mixed well) then applied over stencil with Brush or scraper leveling mxture over stencil. Leave for 30 minutes remove and wash stencil in water for reuse. Leave over night to dry and then colour with some coloured paint. Hre we used some of my daughters kids paints. The result is a raised pattern that could be mistaken easily as a carved pattern. Really cool, really cheap and really effective.
Distressing
In This photo (right) we have put a background of Black and Blue with a bit of timber, we painted random blotches to appear that multiple coats of old paint have been previously used. While this is what we have done in this photo yiou can equally use no colour or paint over existing paint and of course use any colours yo want. Then we have apply a solid second coat in this case Da Vinci chalk paint Firenze Blue . Once dry have used a 150 grit sandpaper and sanded random patches to bring base colour through and then used Da Vinci soft wax to finish giving a smooth satin finish.
Antiquing Wax on Chalk Paint:
In this example we have painted surface white and once Dry using a wax brush used first a coat of clear soft wax and wipe off excess with a rag.. Allow about 15-320 minutes to dry then apply a coat of Dark (antiquing) soft wax again with a brush working dark wax into gaps,grain,crackes etc to emphasis antique look. The clear wax first helps you control the amount of dark wax you put on the surface so if you put too much on it is easier to remove.
