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Riverway

Base paint surface with Behr 3703 River Way. Let dry.

• Create a metallic paint using 4 parts Mirror Mirror to 1 part Riverway latex paint.

• Apply with roller.

• Apply mixture to 100% of surface with a metallic roller nap. 

• This is a semi-opaque coverage. Apply additional layers as needed. Allow to dry between layers.

Tips for working with all metallic paint product:

• Roll from top to bottom on the last pass, to minimize flashing created from mica particles.

• If covering large surfaces, apply 10% of Time After Time acrylic glaze to mixture. Adding Time After Time will decrease laplines for any latex or acrylic metallic paint.

• I like to add 10% of Time After Time acrylic glaze to increase the fluidity of my metallic paint.

• For a different visual effect, use 4’ soft bristle brushes to Crosshatch surface across entire surface to minimize inconsistencies. This will create a different visual effect.

• Let dry between layers.

Metallic Glaze on Cabinetry

• When you first get your glaze give it a good stir. 

• This demo will show you how to make a single color glaze that you can use on cabinetry, trim work or furniture.

• Start by creating a 50/50 ratio with half Time After Time, and half Mirror Mirror. Now add one part colorant, creating a 3 to 1 ratio. You can use latex paint or an acrylic colorant.

• For this demo I used a coffee colorant. 

• If needed, to increase the color saturation, add more colorant as needed.

• Just remember if you are recreating this formula, write down your measurements.

• Now, brush your glaze formula onto your surface area and simply wipe off with a soft cloth.  

• This will give an antique look to the smooth surfaces and remain accumulated in the grooves. Let dry. 

• I always put a protective sealant on top of my furniture trim work and cabinetry. Let dry. 

Creating a Gold, Metallic Glaze

• Create Mixture A: Create a gold, metallic glaze using 50% Time After Time and 50% Mirror Mirror.

• Add desired colorant. For this mixture, I used a 4:1 ratio. 4 parts of Mixture A and 1 part colorant. For this demo,  I used a Tobacco Brown colorant. 

• This metallic glaze can be used on a variety of projects and surfaces.

• The possibilities are endless.

Chestnut Metallic Plaster

• Base Paint your surface with 100% coverage Behr Paint 250-7 Melted Chocolate. Let Dry.

• Create Mixture A - 50%/50% Ratio 50% Smooth Moves and 50% Mirror Mirror. Now you will create a 4 to 1 ratio. Using 4 parts Mixture A to one part Behr Paint 250-7 Melted Chocolate.

Layer 1

• Using your Mixture A, starting at a top corner of your surface, lightly tap in the plaster mixture with your trowel, applying a thin, smooth layer.

• Allow portions of your base color to be visible. Keep moving sideways and down, keeping a wet edge.

• Covering approximately 95% of your surface area. Let dry.

Layer 2

• Repeat layer one apply a thin, smooth layer. Cover approximately 80% of the surface allowing the base paint to show through. Let dry.

• Remember to start at your top, left corner, working outward and downward, keeping a wet edge while covering your entire surface. Let dry.

• This finish creates a soft, metallic plaster with movement and mottling.

Layer 3

• Repeat layer two applying approximately 70% of your surface to show through.

Olive Grove

Base paint with Behr Paint 7300 - Dried Chives

Create Mixture A - 4 parts Smooth Moves to 1 part Dried Chives Behr 7300

Create Mixture B:  4 parts Smooth Moves to 1 part Basil Behr 3703

Layer 1

• Apply a small amount of Mixture B to your trowel and gently tap in. Use a light smooth sweeping motion, spread the Smooth Moves plaster over 90% of your surface area.

• Allow the Dried Chives base color to remain showing through on some parts of your surface.

• While wet, tap in some Mixture A plaster on top of the surface. This will allow Mixture A & B to blend. Do not over blend, try to keep some of the colors separate. Let dry

Layer 2

• Apply Mixture B to cover approximately 50% of the surface. Tap in to create DNA and smooth over your surface, creating a thin layer.  Let dry.

• Once dry, use 400 grit sand paper to remove any debris or unwanted areas. This is a smooth plaster surface. Use a damp cloth to remove dust. 

Layer 3

• Tap in Mixture A and B separately. Use your trowel in a sweeping, multidirectional motion, to create a modeled effect.

• Allow previous layers to show through your finished product. Let dry.

Glazing Olive Grove Sample

This demonstrates how easily you can glaze on top of Smooth Moves or any other plasters.

• For this sample, I am using the Olive Grove sample from a previous Smooth Moves demo. I am also using the Gold, Metallic Glaze from a previous Time After Time Demo.

• I taped off half of my sample to show the differences of two surfaces.

• Apply the glaze to your surface – you can brush or roll-on the glaze.

• Select a top corner and work to center and downwards, keeping a wet edge. 

• I used a 225 trowel to remove excess glaze leaving a tight, thin layer. You can also use other implements like a soft cloth or a squeegee to remove excess glaze.

• Different tools will give your finished project a unique look.

• Have fun and experiment! 

Stonebridge

Base Paint your surface usieg Behr Soften Green 3704 100% coverage. Let dry. 

Create Mixture A using a 4 to 1 ratio. 4 parts Texas True Grit to one part Van Dyke colorant.

Layer 1

• Using untinted Texas True Grit, trowel surface, covering approx.. 80 % of surface. While wet, brush vertically and horizontally with a wall paper brush. Let dry.

Layer 2

• Trowel Mixture A onto surface covering approximately 70% of surface be sure to allow your first layer to show through.

• While wet, brush through h & vertically with wall paper brush . Let dry.

Glazing Stonebridge Sample

This is demonstrating how you can easily glaze on top of Texas True Grit plaster or any other plaster.

I am using the Stonebridge sample from a previous Texas True Grit demo.

I have taped off half of my sample to show the differences between two surfaces.

Step 1

• Create Mixtue A. This is a 4:1 mixture. Use 4 parts Time After Time acrylic glaze to 1 part coffee latex paint or colorant. For this demo, I used a chocolate colorant.

• Lightly spritz surface with water. Don’t oversaturate.

• Now apply a thin layer of untinted Time After Time glaze to your surface. This will help your mixture to move easily. 

Step 2

• Now apply glaze Mixture A to surface, remove excess glaze with a soft cloth until desired effect. Let dry.

Foggy Day

     Layer #1:

• Step: Base Paint: Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige Latex Paint – 7036. Let dry. 

• Create Mixture A - 50% Smooth Moves + 50% Time After Time = 4 parts now add 1 part Foggy Morning Sherwin Williams 6255.

• Step 1: Tap in Mixture A working top left, moving horizontally and vertically. 

• Be sure you are covering 80% of surface.

• Allow to dry.

  Layer #2:

• Create Mixture B: – 50% Texas True Grit & 50% Smooth Moves = 4 parts and add 1 part Accessible Beige SW7036

• Now trowel in Mixture B tapping in and moving vertically and horizontally over surface allowing approx. 30% of layer #1 to show through. 

• Allow to dry.

  Layer #3:

• Create Mixture C: Use 4 parts Time After Time glaze and 1 part Van Dyke brown colorant. 

• Lightly mist your surface area with clean water, don’t over saturate, it is a light mist.

• Use a clear untinted Time After Time Design 7 Seven glaze, apply a thin layer to your surface. This is called buttering and will help your mixture flow smoothly.

• Now apply your Mixture C with roller over your entire surface.

• Remove excess glaze with a soft cloth. This will create movement and dimension. Let dry.

Urbane Concrete

• Make Mixture A & B

• Step 3: Apply a medium layer of Mixture A. Allow 20% of the base to peek through.

• This is a wet-on-wet technique.

• Step 4: While wet, randomly apply Mixture B on top.

• Note: Be sure not to overblend. Allow all colors to show separately.

• Step 5: At 50 sec, Note: If needed, add more of Mixture A to create the desired composition.

• Step 6: Pull tape and with your trowel, soften any soft edges, moving horizontally and vertically.

• If needed: Step 5: While wet, randomly apply Mixture B on top. Lightly blend while allowing blend while allowing both the base and Mixture A to remain separate in some areas. Note: Do not over blend.

• Base paint surface area - Urbane Bronze SW 7408

• Tape desired grid

• Create mixture A: 4 to 1 ratio 4 parts TTG to one part urbane bronze latex paint

• Create Mixture B: 4 to 1 ratio TTG, add black colorant

• Apply a light layer, allow 20 percent of base surface to peek through.

• Speed up through troweling.

• One of the things that differentiate us is the flexibility to change the paint.

• While wet, apply Mixture B

• text underneath for description - randomly on top of first layer allowing some of the colors to remain separate while blending other parts.

• Don’t overblend

• Pull tape now soften the harsh edges

Glazing Stonebridge Sample

Base Paint your surface and it’s behr soften green b3704

Layer 1 using untinted Texas true grit, trowel surface, covering approx.. 80 %. While wet, brush vertically and horizontally with a wall paper brush. Let dry.

Time After Time - Glaze on Cabinetry or Trim

• When you first get your glaze give it a good stir.

• This demo will show you how to make a single color glaze that you can use on cabinetry, trim work or furniture.

• Start by creating a 3 to 1 ratio with 3 parts Time After Time, to one part colorant. You can use latex paint or an acrylic colorant.

• For this demo I used a coffee colorant. 

• If needed, to increase the color saturation, add more colorant as needed.

• Just remember if you are recreating this formula, write down your measurements.

• Now, brush your glaze formula onto your surface area and simply wipe off with a soft cloth.

• This will give an antique look to the smooth surfaces and remain accumulated in the grooves. Let dry. 

• I always put a protective sealant on top of my furniture trim work and cabinetry. Let dry. 

Glazing with Mirror Mirror on Cabinetry

Create Mixture A: Create a gold, metallic glaze using 50% TAT and 50% Mirror Mirror.

• Add colorant. This mixture, I used a 4:1 ratio, using Tobacco Brown.

• Mix Well.

• This glaze can be used on a variety of projects and surfaces.

• The possibilities are endless.

• Speed up stirring parts.