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Get the 'Industrial Chic' Look with Metal Paint Create breathtaking art that shines with the nostalgia of antiqued metal. Metal paints and patina solution allow you to achieve overnight what nature took decades to accomplish. Use them to transform almost any object or material with the "industrial chic" look of distressed metal. Reactive paints can be used on almost anything... on paper, cardstock, chipboard, cardboard, canvas, cloth, wood, metal, plastic, tile, or brick. They contain metal particles that develop an antique look of rust and/or verdigris when patina solution is applied. Experiment with these paints and enjoy watching the effects appear, almost like magic! Use metal paint to transform almost anything with the amazing look of distressed metal: -Scrapbooks, journals, invitations, and greeting cards - Necklaces, bracelets, medallions, ornaments, and beads - Silk scarves, tote bags, aprons, and shoes - Home decor, walls, frames, clocks, and ceramics - Dolls, gourds, bottles, statues, and found objects
About the author
Author of 230 craft and hobby books, Suzanne McNeill has been called "the Trendsetter" for arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments and invents something new and exciting. Suzanne is the woman behind Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. Winner of the Craft and Hobby Association's Industry Achievement Award, she is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author, and lover of everything hands-on.
Summary
Metal paints and patina solution allow you to achieve overnight what nature took decades to accomplish. This book shows you how to transform almost any object or material with the 'industrial chic' look of distressed metal using metal paints and patina solution. It instructs you in all the basics of working with rust and patina.
