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The final wood color, Robins Egg Blue, is quickly brushed on with a foam brush. Thin to about the consistency of light cream, as you would for lettering. This color may also be rolled on, but I like having a random thickness in the paint. |
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| Now, before it can start to dry, drag the Wood Graining Tool through the wet paint. Several different effects can be achieved with the Graining Tool. You can rock it slightly back and forth to create knot effects if desired. Some practice may be necessary before trying it on your finished project. |
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While the paint is still wet, lay a sheet of butcher paper over the sign face and go over it with a roller to flatten down the high ridges left by the Graining Tool. Avoid wrinkles as much as possible. Remove immediately and let dry. |
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| Shadows are airbrushed in with a dark blue-gray enamel. In the photos it appears as black, but black should (almost) never be used as a shade color when air brushing. Using a darker or grayed shade of the background color works best. |
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