Gilders Paste - New in the Shop and a Tutorial

 I'm really excited to announce that Gilders Paste is now available in the shop! This exciting medium is wonderful for adding a patina to many different materials including Wood, Resin, Metal, Ceramic, and just about anything else you can think of. I absolutely love the stuff! For this quick tutorial we're starting with Resin Octopus Cabochons, Masonite Gears, and Raw Brass Fleur De Lis Stampings.

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 I simply opened up my tin of Gilders Paste and applied the paste to the stamping using my finger. Yep, that's pretty much all there is to it! Add as much or as little as you would like to achieve your desired look. And of course you can also apply the paste using a brush, sponge, cotton swab, or even a rubber stamp. If you are using a rubber stamp, just be sure to clean your stamp soon after using.

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Ah, so lovely! I used Patina Gilders Paste for the above piece. Patina is fantastic with raw brass.

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 If you aren't happy with the look, you have a few minutes to wipe it off with a paper towel and then start again.

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Next, I tried Black Gilders Paste. It gave a fantastic aged/burned look.

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 You can also mix and layer the colors. Here I layered a bit of the Patina over the Black.

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 Look how amazing the Silver Gilders Paste is on the black resin octopus and the Masonite Wood Gear! Just a quick swipe with the finger and voila!

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 The Silver Gilders Paste looks really cool on raw brass too!

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 Here is another instance where I used two colors. I used the Verdigris and the Antique Gold, applying both with a Q-tip.

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I love how the White Gilders Paste looks on the resin octopus. Of course you can use less to achieve a grayish color. The white has many possibilities for that antiqued look, especially when added over a painted piece.

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 Look how much more awesome this octopus looks on the gear now that both have been gilded. I used Copper Metallic on the octopus and Violet on the gear. The Gilders Paste dries to the touch really quickly (in just a few minutes on all of my pieces) and cures in about 12 hours.

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And here is a group shot of all my pieces. While I added the Gilders Paste directly to the brass, resin, and masonite pieces, there are many other options. For instance, using the Masonite Shrine Kits or Masonite Cut-Outs, you can paint them first and then use the Gilders Paste to add antiqued accents. You can also dilute the Gilders Paste to create a spray. One tin goes A LONG way covering 30 square feet and if your paste dries out, you can easily revive it! I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial. You can read more about Gilders Paste here on our website and buy all 17 colors here! P.S. the paste easily washes off of your hands with regular soap and water. xoxo