How to Antique Your Ceramics

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This easy technique can add a quality of depth to painted bisque projects.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Wood Stain
Acrylic Paints
Soft Rags
Acrylic Paints

Step 1

Paint the piece the way you want. The bolder the colors the better.
Step 2

Experiment with many products. Stains, translucents, opaques and metallics in either oil-based or water-based form will each have a very different effect. For example, a piece that appears to have fur on it will seem much more lifelike if you use a walnut-colored stain on it. This also works well for wood grains.
Step 3

Dip a soft rag in the antiquing medium.
Step 4

Work in small areas; wipe the color over the project, then wipe it back off. The color will stay in the cracks and crevices of the objects and be wiped away on the larger surfaces.

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on 11/22/2005 The paint you find in the frame shop in jars comes in many colors and can be added in much the same maner as antiqueing a piece. I prefer the golds and bronzes. You can use the same colors as your project's colors to bring out a dull finish.