Close Give Feedback
Resene Paints - home page
Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube

Gold effects


Resene paint effects projects, project 16

Papier mache boxes are a cheap and effective way to try out a range of paint finishes.

Some of the larger items may be time consuming so it is a good idea to start on smaller pieces first so that the projects won’t seem so daunting.

Papier mache boxes to try out your gold effects

Papier mache boxes with painted gold effects

You will need

Project tips

Before you start your project, try out different combinations and practice your application method on a piece of card until you are happy with the result.

Different types of sponges and rags will give differing effects so it is best to try out a few options before deciding on one. See the Resene Metallics and Special Effects colour chart for a full range of colours.

How to make the blue box

Step 1

Step 2

Detail

Step 1:  Apply two coats of Resene Magik to the box and leave to dry. Soak the sponge in water and squeeze out well. Pour some Resene Gold Effect Medium onto a plate.

Step 2:  Dip the sponge into the Resene Gold Effect Medium, wipe off any excess, and lightly dab onto the box in a random matter. Fill in the gaps until the pattern is even. All sponges vary in texture, so yours may look different to the one shown.

How to make the red box

Step 1

Step 2

Detail

 The lid of this box has had a layer of facial tissue applied to give it a three dimensional effect.

Step 1: Paint the lid and bottom of the box with two coats of Resene Monza. When thoroughly dry, mask off stripes with masking tape. Press tape down firmly. Apply Resene Pearl Shimmer to the exposed areas, blending it off softly near the tape so a hard edge is not left when the tape is removed.

Step 2:  Dip the brush into the Resene Gold Effect and wipe nearly all of it off onto the side of the paint can or dish. Hold the brush almost parallel to the surface of the lid and lightly drag it across, leaving just the raised areas highlighted with gold. Build up the colour slowly by applying two or three coats.

How to make the silver-grey gold box

Step 1

Step 2

Detail

This is a Ragging On Technique. The rag leaves sharper edges to the paint than a ragging off technique allowing the basecoat to better show through the finished effect.

Step 1:  Apply one or two coats of Resene Tuna and allow to dry.

Step 2:  Pour some of the Resene Stargate onto a dish. Scrunch up a small piece of cloth, dip it into the paint and blot onto paper to make sure there are no heavy areas of colour. Apply to the box, turning your hand in a different direction each time you press down so the pattern is random. Each time you reload the cloth with paint, re–fold it so the pattern changes.

Download this project as a PDF

Project by Janet Scard. Photography by Joseph Zou.

Other paint effects you might like to try

View more projects

 

Order online now:
Testpots | Paints | Primers and Sealers | Stains | Clears | Accessories

Get inspired Get inspired ! Subscribe      Get saving Get saving ! Apply for a DIY card

Resene Paints Ltd

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask us!

Resene Paints Ltd   – www.resene.com

Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube
Videos on how to paint and stain your house
 

Colours shown on this website are a representation only. Please refer to the actual paint or product sample. Resene colour charts, testpots and samples are available for ordering online.   See measurements/conversions for more details on how electronic colour values are achieved.

What's new | Specifiers | Painters | DIYers | Artists | Kids | Sitemap | Home | TOP ⇧