Thursday, January 31, 2013

ARTISAN ENHANCEMENTS TIPS AND DESCRIPTIONS

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These products are user friendly, eco friendly and produce the most
AMAZING RESULTS!

This gorgeous finish can be achieved using the CRACKLE TEX!

CRACKLE TEX
(Crackle Tex will give you larger, chunkier, more textural crackle effect)
Description:
Crackle Tex by Artisan Enhancements® reproduces the sophisticated, aged, antiqued look of weathered paint and/or plaster. Crackle Tex is a clear medium that will allow paint or plaster to create a chipped/crackled effect. A unique feature is that it can be used as a “pull off” or “chipped” technique for added texture. Crackle Tex has no VOC. Cleans up easy with soap and water.

 Recommended Use:  
Crackle Tex is formulated for application on cabinets, furniture, walls and previously painted or primed surfaces.

Application:
Simply apply a base coat (if necessary) and let dry. You can apply Crackle Tex over natural wood if you want that to be your base. Brush or roll on a liberal coat of Crackle Tex and allow to thoroughly dry. You can speed up the drying process with a hairdryer. Once dry, apply a liberal coat of paint and watch as Crackle Tex does all the work.  Cracks will appear as soon as the second coat starts drying (do not over work the top coat application). The base coat is the coating that you will see through the cracks.  For larger cracks apply more product and paint.
To achieve a natural irregular crackle finish, apply Crackle Tex and your paint with a stipple effect (blot paint on). To create a linear cracked look, apply Crackle Tex and paint with linear strokes.  Allow to dry and use Artisan Enhancements Clear Topcoat to seal.
**If cracks do not appear, not enough Crackle Tex or paint was applied. Try to first rewet top layer by spraying water on your piece and brushing it in lightly. Let dry. If cracks still do not appear, reapply product but with a heavier hand.

Product Storage:
Seal container tightly and do not let freeze or expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Do not apply product when air and surface temperatures are below 50°F (10°C ).

EASY CRACKLE
EASY CRACKLE
Easy Crackle is a more refined, more subtle crackle)
Description:
Easy Crackle by Artisan Enhancements® reproduces the sophisticated, aged, antiqued look of weathered paint and/or plaster. Crackle Tex is a clear medium that will allow paint or plaster to create a chipped/crackled effect for a subtle classic appearance. It can be applied with brush or roller. Easy Crackle has no VOC. It cleans up easy with soap and water.

Recommended Use: Easy Crackle is formulated for application on cabinets, furniture, walls and previously painted or primed surfaces.

Application:
Simply apply a base coat (if necessary) and let dry. You can apply EasyCrackle over your natural wood if you want that to be your base. Brush or roll on a liberal coat of Easy Crackle and allow to thoroughly dry.  To speed up process you can use a hair dryer. Once dry, apply a liberal coat of paint and watch as Easy Crackle does all the work!  Cracks will appear when second coat starts to dry (do not over work the top coat application). The base coat is the coating that you will see through the cracks.
To achieve a natural irregular crackle finish, apply Easy Crackle and coat of paint with a stipple effect (blot paint on). To create a linear cracked look, brush Crackle Tex and paint on with linear strokes. To create heavier cracking apply more product and paint (or use Crackle Tex).  Allow to dry and use Artisan Enhancements Clear Topcoat to seal.
**If cracks do not appear, not enough Crackle Tex or paint was applied. Try to first rewet top layer by spraying water on your piece and brushing it in lightly. Let dry. If cracks still do not appear, reapply product but with a heavier hand.

Product Storage:
Seal container tightly and do not let freeze or expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Do not apply product when air and surface temperatures are below 50°F (10°C).

LEAF AND FOIL SIZE

Description:
Leaf & Foil Size by Artisan Enhancements® is a clear no VOC water based medium with a long open time to be used for all foil and leafing projects. Once applied it provides a flawless tacky surface for the application of metallic leafing and foils.
Leaf & Foil Size only needs one pass and has an easy release. It will not discolor your treated surface and has been formulated for a smooth and easy application.  Size can be rolled or brushed on, will tack up within 45 - 60 minutes (it will take longer on a wall) and will remain tacky until the top coat is applied.  

Recommended Use:
Leaf & Foil Size can be used over latex, oil and water based paints.  Can be used on furniture, wood, walls, and previously painted nonporous surfaces.

Application:
Apply using a brush or roller. If necessary, you can thin product up to 20% with water for brushing and rolling (this will alter product viscosity/performance). Wait 45-60 minutes for product to tack up, and then apply foil or leafing. Surface tack test can be achieved with your finger (when you remove your finger you will hear a snapping sound). Allow to dry and apply Artisan Enhancements® Clear Topcoat to seal (surface will remain tacky until Topcoat is applied). You can use hand sanitizer to get “tackiness” off your hands and sizing can be cleaned up with alcohol.
Tip: Best to be working with a darker base for foils to be more vibrant.

Product Storage:
 seal container tightly and do not let freeze or expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Do not apply product when air and surface temperatures are below (50°F) 10°C. When resealing product use alcohol around rim before resealing or apply foil under rim so it won’t stick

TRANSFER GEL

Description:
Transfer Gel by Artisan Enhancements® is a transparent fibrous gel medium that transfers a design/image printed (from a laser jet or professional printed material) onto a surface.  

Recommended Use:
Transfer Gel can be used over paint on furniture, wood, walls, and any previously painted nonporous surfaces.

Application:
Brush Transfer Gel liberally on desired surface and printed material. Apply paper with print face down (make sure print is mirror imaged).  Use a smoothing tool to adhere paper evenly to surface. Allow paper to dry to assure the image has transferred. Best to let image transfer completely overnight but drying time can be sped up with use of a hairdryer. Spritz paper with water, then use sponge or cloth to remove or rub away paper (do not over work the removal of paper, it is better for paper to be more wet and wiped away). Test small spot to assure drying is complete. 

Tip: To get less of a “halo” once paper is removed cover entire surface with paper so no edges are evident (although edges created an aged look once dark waxed or color washed over).  If you want to remove “halo”, lightly sand the edges with a fine grit paper (halo tends to appear less on lighter paint).  Apply Artisan Enhancements® Clear Topcoat to seal.

Product Storage:
Seal container tightly and do not let freeze or expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Do not apply product when air and surface temperatures are below (50°F) 10°C.


 
Description:
Clear Topcoat by Artisan Enhancements® is a high quality, soya based, no VOC non-yellowing alkyd sealer that is formulated for ultimate clarity with a matte to satin sheen (appears more satin on darker colored paint).  Clear Topcoat is water resistant (once cured).  It dries to a clear finish that helps protect your painted, plastered and stained surfaces. Clear Topcoat is a highly versatile product which works well with the entire Artisan Enhancements® line, as well as other paint lines.

Recommended Use:
Clear Topcoat is formulated for application on surfaces that need a protective coating or seal. It is recommended for use on furniture, wood, painted or stained surfaces. Clear Topcoat can be used as an exterior application.

Application:
Stir thoroughly before application. Apply at least 2 thin coats using a brush, roller or sprayer and allow product to dry before reapplication. Topcoat dries to the touch very quickly, but for optimal results let each layer dry for 24 hours before reapplying next coat.
Tip: Topcoat is a sealer so if painting over old furniture use Clear Topcoat first to seal your piece before painting (that way you don’t experience any bleed through of whatever is on your furniture). There is no need to use shellac or other sealers. Can be used over wax and can be buffed.

Product Storage:
Seal container tightly and do not let freeze or expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Do not apply product when air and surface temperatures are below 50°F (10°C). 

FINE STONE
Description:
Fine Stone by Artisan Enhancements® is a low VOC tintable plaster that has a “beach sand” aggregate texture. Fine Stone helps you create stone finishes on furniture, walls, etc.  It can be brushed, towelled, rolled on or pushed through stencils. It has been developed for both indoor and outdoor use. Fine Stone is one of Artisan Enhancements most versatile products that will work well with the entire Artisan Enhancements® line.

 Recommended Use: Fine Stone is formulated for application on cabinets, furniture, walls, concrete, columns, etc.

Application:
Simply use “as is” or mix Fine Stone with your choice of paint color (1 to 5 ratio of paint to Fine Stone tends to work best). Brush, roll or trowel on a coat of Fine Stone (or push through a stencil) and allow to thoroughly dry. Don’t apply too thickly or it can crack (although that is a look worth achieving for an aged effect). Sand down for finer look once dried. Use Artisan Enhancements Clear Topcoat to seal. 

Product Storage:
Seal container tightly and do not let freeze or expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Do not apply product when air and surface temperatures are below 50°F (10°C).


PEARL PLASTER
Description:
Pearl Plaster by Artisan Enhancements® creates an opulent and luxurious pearly finish. Once applied, the finish will resemble velvet with a shimmering pearlescent vibrancy. Pearl Plaster is a low VOC coating that will adhere to any properly primed and prepared surface. 

Recommended Use: Pearl Plaster is formulated for use on primed walls and furniture.  

Application:
Pearl Plaster can be painted, towelled or rolled on for different results.  It can be dry brushed, mixed with paint to be tinted (although it will still be opaque) or pushed through a stencil. You can wax over Pearl Plaster or just Topcoat (or both).
If applying to a wall…. apply a skim coat with trowel or brush directly on surface.  If using trowel, place material on edge of at a 45°angle and cover entire area. Work material from wet to dry area. Once first coat is properly dried, repeat the process.  As material starts to setup, smooth down with trowel to obtain velvet effect. Pearl Plaster can be painted or rolled on for different results.  

Product Storage:
Seal container tightly and do not let freeze or expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Do not apply product when air and surface temperatures are below 50°F (10°C).


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Free shipping DOES NOT apply to Chalk Paint® Products, Gilder's Paste or Gilder's Waxes.  We are still continuing our promotion of Free Shipping for Miss Mustard Seed Products.  If you order multiple products, you will only be charged on those that are excluded from this offer!  

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5 comments:

  1. Wow. These finishes are absolutely gorgeous. I love, love, love that crackle tex. Thanks for showing it. ~ Angie

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  2. Great finishes! Just when you think there's nothing new under the sun, something fabulous comes out...

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  3. Really a beautiful blog displaying a number of wonderful things.
    To be COLORADO CREATIVE, I would really like to receive pearl plaster to use as a finish on my ASCP Tamino painted doors’ white moldings.

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  4. Really a beautiful blog displaying a number of wonderful things.
    To be COLORADO CREATIVE, I would really like to receive pearl plaster to use as a finish on my ASCP Tamino painted doors’ white moldings.

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  5. This is really tough, because I love all of those, but To be COLORADO CREATIVE, I would choose the fine stone. I've never seen anything like that befoer, and would like to try it on a dresser that I am converting into a double bathroom sink. Hope you ladies have fun! Wish I was heading to Colorado :)
    Danielle F

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