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Tag Archives: Gamblin Oil Paint
Washington State Flag: Gamblin Paints
I might’ve struggled through trail and error and testing on many phases, but thankfully, we are fortunate to share Portland as our home base with Gamblin Artist Colors, home to both the best oil paints and also, home to Gamblin … Continue reading
Creating Random Pattern in a Painted Finish
This is a European Pear wood, Louis XVI, French Empire Sofa from the mid-18th century. The image above is the way it appeared when it arrived in our studio. The frame was well-loved by generations though abuses by upholsterers and … Continue reading
Process: Circus Ball 3
We left the Circus Ball as it had been prepped for its paint layers. I am so sorry that all my images of the ball sanded smooth are very blurry! Happily, the detailed images are in sharp! The first coat … Continue reading
Process: Circus Ball 4
We left the Circus Ball with four layers of Gamblin Silver Oil Paint. Time to add the Cobalt Blue star! Who says one never uses High School math? Kate used Geometry to create the template for the proper sizes star. … Continue reading
Posted in conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, painted objects, preservation, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged balance ball, circus ball, damage from chemical strips, dip and strip, Gamblin Oil Paint, no chemical stripping, repair, restoration, star
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Community Warehouse: Two Coordinated Folk Art Chairs, Mission and Windsor
©MPF Conservation. May be printed for your own use. May be reposted if our url+copyright is used as reference. Having time for the chairs for the Community Warehouse Auction “the Chair Affair” was a challenge with work and family. I … Continue reading
Posted in painted furniture, restoration techniques
Tagged arts and craft, charity, dogwood, Gamblin Oil Paint, Mission style, windsor
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Mission Style Painted “Test” Rocker
©MPF Conservation. May be printed for your own use. May be reposted if our url+copyright is used as reference. As a result of testing paints and techniques for restoration paint on the Mason Monterey furniture, I got carried away and … Continue reading
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Tagged Gamblin Oil Paint, Mission style, Rocker
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