Gesso Finish

This beautiful finish was applied over an existing finish using the following formula:

Step 1: Sand existing finish, apply oil base primer and spray 2 coats Benjamin Moore Aqua Velvet Latex Eggshell Enamel color # 1130.

Step 2: Apply McCloskey's Weathered Crackle glaze (or your favorite crackle glue) to areas where you would like to see the gesso crack. I usually apply the crackle glue to only about 25% of the total area. Try to imagine where the heaviest accumulation of paint would occur if the cabinets were brushed and apply the glue there.

Step 3: Apply the gesso with a brush leaving brush marks in the direction of the wood grain (some people find it easier to use latex paint instead of gesso).

Step 4: Sand the gesso and apply sanding sealer. Glaze with Woodkote stain formula 16-007 (see antique paint formulas).

Step 5: Seal and spatter with glaze 16-007. Seal and spatter with UTC stain color Burnt umber. Seal and dry brush edges with UTC burnt umber. Apply finish lacquer.

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