how do i paint plaster of paris ornaments to make them look aged or that Italian fresco look.?

Question

i kinow people use shoe polish and watercolours. can anybody tell me how or give me more details. thanks

Answer 1

Hi heather b !!!

I haven't done it but it came to mind. Why don't you try rubbing news paper very gently, until they get the look you want.

I love to do all this kinds of stuff. If is art count me in!!!
I hope it works, and I seriously think it will!!! Make sure the paint is completely dry.
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Answer 2

paint it any way you have in mind and then use an umber wash, or rub (acrylic or oil) into the surface, and then clean it up a bit (the umber), or just any colour wash or striae
another way is to crackle them (crackle paint) done with painting a base coat and allowing it to dry, then applying crackle medium and allowing it to set (instructions on can) then painting a different color over top (or you can use same color, and rub the umber over it lightly to catch in the cracks, doesn't have to be umber, either...just what i use.
the fresco is done with a broken colour glaze...colour washes, layered to give depth

Answer 3

off the point, but a cool finishes would be a special metal paint, and then apply patinas to it... looks sooo cool.
you can get the stuff from hardware and paint stores or places like http://brickintheyard.com

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