Glazes – Colorantic™ – Practical Guide

First of all, in this article, we’ll demystify the many uses of glaze.

Available in many colours and formats:

• Chocolate cake
• Translucent window
• White cloud
• Grey Kitten

Formats:

8 oz -16 oz – 32 oz -58 oz and 128 oz (gallon)

What Is a Glaze?

Previously, long before varnish was invented and brought to market, glaze was the product that was used to protect furniture. So the only difference with varnish is that it dries a little slower than the latter.

The glaze is ideal for represent grey areas… Simply apply a thin coat of glaze to your painting.

By definition, a glaze is a layer of transparent or tinted paint, which is superimposed on dry paint. Its goal is to create a luminous effect which will give an effect of depth and subtle nuances. In done, he must not cover the paint already applied, it must only modify or enhance the colour already present in order to add a special touch to the work.

The Different Uses of Glaze

Wood Stain

The glazes: Chocolate Cake, White Cloud and Grey Kitten are already ready to use. In addition, they can be used as a more or less opaque stain depending on the number of coats applied. For example, if you want to see the wood grain, a single coat of stained glaze will suffice.

Did you know you can create your own dye? By mixing Translucent Window Clear Glaze with your favourite colour of Colorantic Chalk Paint, you will obtain a stain, as the glaze gives transparency to the paint. The recipe is very simple, it involves mixing 3/4 glaze for 1/4 paint.

Create a Linear Effect

Apply a layer of coloured glaze on your Colorantic paint. Simply wipe it with a clean, dry cloth and you will see a linear effect.

Colour Overlay Technique

1. Apply two coats of stained glaze to the wood surface and wipe off the excess with a clean.
2. When the one- it is completely dry, apply a coat of paint in the shade of your choice.
3. Sand or wipe the desired areas with a damp cloth to bring out the glaze under the paint.

Painting Fabric

1. For the 1st coat, mix: 1 part paint, 1 part glaze and 1 part water, except for leathers and vinyls (1 part paint, 1 part glaze).
2. For the 2nd layer, reduce the quantity of water according to the absorption capacity of the fabric. Therefore, more water is needed for thick fabrics and less water for thinner fabrics.

Apply Glitter

This technique is pretty simple, just mix clear glaze, translucent window, and glitter. It’s up to you to decide on the glaze/glitter ratio depending on the desired effect. The more glitter you add to the glaze, the more visible it will be.

Don’t you find that It’s fascinating to see how versatile this product is! All you have to do is apply these different techniques.

For beginners, we advise you to carry out tests on pieces of moldings or pieces of wood before undertaking a large project.

So, don’t hesitate, get started!

Good project!

The Colorantic Team