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Kleister
"Faux Finish" Medium
Kleister is
a semi-transparent acrylic gel which is added to Jo Sonja's Artists'
Colors to yield extra body for textural patterns and Faux wood graining
techniques. Kleister Medium adds texture and transparency to the
paint and extends the drying time. Kleister Medium dries clear.
Directions
- Mix with
color of choice to desired consistency for "Faux Finish" techniques.
For a simple wood graining technique, mix a "grain" color into
Kleister Medium. Brush a medium coat onto the surface. Use a woodgraining
tool to simulate natural wood. Add Retarder Medium to further
extend the open time.
- Use for
stroke work where transparency and texture is desired. A small
amount of Jo Sonja's Texture Paste may be mixed into the Kleister
Medium (1:1) to increase the textural properties. Some transparency
is lost.
- Use as a
general painting medium to facilitate long stroke work techniques,
stripes, etc.
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Kleister
Medium + Texture Paste (1:1) makes a perfect painting medium
for Rosemaling techniques. Rosemaling Primer Book
JP152
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Kleister
Medium adds extra body perfect for faux wood graining techniques.
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Kleister
Medium can be used as a general painting medium to facilitate
long stroke work techniques, stripes, etc. Packet
JP1105
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Preparing
a smoked background for painting techniques:
a. Paint background
desired color + All Purpose Sealer (1:1).
b. Let dry, then lightly sand. Remove all sanding dust with a damp
paper towel.
c. Give object a barrier coat of Jo Sonja's Clear Glaze Medium.
d. Brush on one thick coat of Kleister Medium. Hold over open candle
flame. Using the edge of a metal palette knife or spoon, touch the
flame to produce sooty smoke. Work quickly as the heat will dry
out the Kleister Medium. The soot residue will be held in place
by the Kleister Medium. Allow to dry completely.
e. Carefully apply a barrier coat of Jo Sonja's Clear Glaze Medium
to protect the smoked area. Clean up with mild soap and cool water
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