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FAUX MALACHITE FINISHES
This simple oak chest was in poor shape. Its finish
had been battered, and the surface was rough, and water damaged in spots.
After restoring the smoothness of the wood and minor
repairs, these chest was converted to an extremely attractive storage
chest, for holding winter apparel near a main entrance. The chest was
covered in gold leaf. Faux malachite was created inside all panels. Faux
malachite consists of a painted base coat with glazing layers placed on top,
covered with an artist's varnish at completion. The most challenging part of
a faux malachite finish is to create the look of divisions in the stone
(square angular sections roughly 4 - 7" in width) which is characteristic of
real malachite.
A faux malachite finish is ideal for panels in
furniture or walls, or for the surface of cases and chests. Contact us for more
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