Wesley Braithwaite
Grumbler in Training
I'm looking to replicate a smooth, black finish that i've seen on Many high-end moulding, and low end as well. These are the frames in particular --- Roma 8546 (The edge) and Roma 10771000. I've seen these finishes done by nearly every manufacturer but I don't know exactly how they do it.
My untested theory is a simple gesso with a black bole, finished with something like shellac or polyurethane. Can I get a smooth, black, matte (or satin) finish with that? What would you recommend?
Also, if you have any tips for achieving the finish on the surface of Roma 8546, that would be amazing as well. I know they gold leaf it, but I don't know exactly what they've finished over-top of that. I've used glaze a bit, and it seems like it could come close to it as well. Perhaps a casein paint process?
My untested theory is a simple gesso with a black bole, finished with something like shellac or polyurethane. Can I get a smooth, black, matte (or satin) finish with that? What would you recommend?
Also, if you have any tips for achieving the finish on the surface of Roma 8546, that would be amazing as well. I know they gold leaf it, but I don't know exactly what they've finished over-top of that. I've used glaze a bit, and it seems like it could come close to it as well. Perhaps a casein paint process?