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Mike Spencer writes:

I've been at work creating some new
(as in, finishes I never did before) samples.
While this one is not green, it does a stylized job
of appearing old, which I hope is of value.

Here's a photo of a metallic finish I just added to my collection.
It utilizes bronzing powder, crackle lacquer, and casein.

As is usually the case, I was aiming for something different,
which failed dismally. Several layers of coatings later,
the failed attempt evolved into what you see in the picture.

Here's the basics:
1. Prime (of course)

2. A few layers of irrelevent stuff (the mistakes)

3. Crackle lacquer (Star)applied to taste

4. Rich pale gold bronzing powder in clear NC

5. Optional barrier coat of clear NC
(if previous coat leaves any tooth)

6. Thin coat of black casein

7. Rub back casein to expose underlying layers

8. Top coat w/ flat NC, or to taste

Seems awfully simple --
so why did it take me 10 years to figure this out?

Best regards,

Mike S.
CA