Gold has always been a symbol of abundance, luxury and celebration. Since ancient times, this color has been used in the decoration of temples, palaces and houses of wealthy people. Today, products in gold color are no less popular in the interior.
It is necessary
- - gold paint or foil;
- - sandpaper;
- - putty;
- - brush;
- - cotton wool;
- - clear nail polish.
Instructions
Step 1
Before painting a product in gold, it is very important to decide on the paint. Gold paint comes in many shades, from bright gold to dark bronze. Therefore, if possible, check the shade of the paint before purchasing it.
Step 2
Prepare the surface of the product for work. If old paint or varnish remains on it, remove it with sandpaper or a special sander.
Step 3
In the case when the object to be painted is made of wood, fill up all cracks and irregularities with a putty, and then again carefully sand and shake off all dust from the product.
Step 4
Apply gold paint to the surface with a suitable sized brush. Smear the paint thoroughly to avoid smudges. Everything should be done very carefully, since the paint of this color is quite capricious and any print will be clearly visible on it.
Step 5
Wait for the paint to dry and then apply the varnish with a brush. After the varnish dries well, the painting process is complete.
Step 6
The golden color can be applied to wooden products in another way - using gold foil. It is usually sold in the form of a book with large gold sheets in large paint and varnish stores or shops for artists. As in the first option, it should be applied only on a smooth, prepared surface, without flaws.
Step 7
Coat the wooden surface with mardan varnish and place a sheet of foil on top. Smooth the foil when applied to the varnish should be very carefully using a large squirrel brush.
Step 8
Press down on the foil with a cotton swab and buff well.
Step 9
Surfaces treated in this way may lose their original rich color over time and darken. This is due to oxidation. Therefore, as soon as the foil dries, cover it with clear varnish on top.
