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Activated Tissue Paper
October 5, 2011 by amcloughlin in How To / 21 Comments.
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Tissue paper is my money finish. It has been for the last 3 years. I have found that the tissue paper is very versatile and pleasing to a large group of my clientele. Using any range of colors, I can achieve an organic type of texture using earth tones ranging all the way up to a modern contemporary look. This finish is great out of the box but also ideal for walls that are not smooth. It hides imperfections in sheet rock and is cost-effective, allowing it to be offered to a larger audience. These are just a few reasons why I enjoy this technique.
Supplies:
Any latex paint, preferably a matte or eggshell finish
Activator Solution – Blue Patina
Brushes
Sea Sponge
Rags
Step 1: Base coat wall with latex paint. In this case I used a dark color: Ben Moore AF-174
Step 2: Begin applying tissue to wet paint areas. Be sure to tear edges creating organic shapes. Working quickly as to not let the paint dry.
Step 3: Roll over the applied tissue paper taking care not to over saturate it. If over saturated the tissue could become gummy.
Step 4: Using Modern Masters Metal Effects Paints we will begin applying on dried tissue using a brush. Here I am using Copper and Rich Gold.
Step 5: Using a sea sponge blend the two colors together while wet. 80 percent coverage of the surface is desirable.
Step 6: Let the entire surface dry before moving onto the next step.
Step 7: Begin spraying the Modern Masters Activator on the surface. Use a sea sponge to gently distribute over the entire area. Be sure to keep a look out for any drips.
Finished rooms:
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21 Comments
Brian
love it so simple, but very effective. imagination could run amok.
05 Oct 2011 07:10 am
Brian
Thanks Arlene, another great informative achievable contribution to Artsphere.
05 Oct 2011 07:10 am
Cathie Stotesbery
Beautiful, Arlene! I actually have all the supplies to make a few sample boards for an upcoming business expo that I will be in for our community! thank you for sharing!
05 Oct 2011 07:10 am
Lesley
Beautiful finish!
05 Oct 2011 09:10 am
arlene
thanks!! Glad you all like it! Try it , a lotta Fun!
05 Oct 2011 04:10 pm
arlene
Pat, Dale thinks I could be a hand model
05 Oct 2011 04:10 pm
Pat Ganino
Ahahahah, Love it!
05 Oct 2011 05:10 pm
NameTheresa Cheek
I love the way it mimics the movement of plaster. Great look!
05 Oct 2011 09:10 pm
Denise Lunsford
Very, very nice! Anytime you put metallics and tissue together, the looks are amazing. Thank you for sharing….
07 Oct 2011 08:10 am
Janie
Arlene, Not only do you do a great job demonstrating the finish, you keep it so simple. Now I know why you love the finish so much. Never thought of using the reactive paints on it.
07 Oct 2011 05:10 pm
Arlene
thanks Janie!
03 Nov 2011 07:11 pm
Linda Banning
Just getting ready to do a large billiard room in my aged camel leather tissue tex-mex finish. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve sold that for men’s offices, ceilings and game rooms – Cha Ching! This was a really creative, out-of-the box use of this great stand-by finish. I have the supplies on hand for a sample too, so I will be in my studio tomorrow… Thanks so much for sharing it Arlene!
14 Oct 2011 04:10 pm
I am very happy all of you liked the how to, I hope you make some money doing the finish and experiment with other variations!
I am very happy all of you liked the how to, I hope you make some money doing the finish and experiment with other variations!
17 Oct 2011 05:10 pm
Stacey Sachs
Beautiful finish Arlene! That might be one I’m brave enough to try…
20 Oct 2011 08:10 am
Arlene
you go girlfriend!!
03 Nov 2011 07:11 pm
Jeanne
Fabulous!!!! It is so effective and stunning!!!!
03 Nov 2011 07:11 pm
Cheryl
This is so pretty!! two questions: It says glaze is one of the materials used..where do you use it? And also is the patina sprayed/dabbed on in random areas, or will it not patina all of the paint if sprayed full coverage? Just wondering, as it has always been my understanding that the patina needs to be sprayed on when the paint is still damp in order to work properly (oxidize). Thanks so much for sharing
05 Nov 2011 09:11 pm
Bernie
I love this Arlene! I think I’ll make it today!
06 Nov 2011 06:11 am
Leanne Swetlik
Proof that going back to the basics and looking at them in a new light is what we need to do. Tissue texture was one of the first finishes I ever learned, but never did a patina on them! Thanks for the inspiration. Beautiful!
06 Nov 2011 10:11 am
Mano Venkatraman
Thank you for sharing this beautiful finish.
I couldn’t find Rich Gold, one of the colors you have used, in the Modern Masters website. They appear to have only iron, copper, and bronze. Am I missing something?
07 Nov 2011 05:11 pm
arlene
The Modern masters Line of reactive paints include Copper, Rich Gold, Iron, Brass, Baroque, and a siver you may want to try a dealer that carries the line, I use a Benjamin Moore dealer in my town
14 Nov 2011 07:11 pm
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