ALLSPRAYPAINTED MAGAZINE #03

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With the humble stool as a basis, it became clear to us that these
three elements could be the source of a great simple stool
project. The stool, as one of the most used pieces of furniture in
many homes, is the ideal starting point to explore fading, stone
effects, and our favorite, spraying. With wood as the material of
choice for our stools, we were flexible to explore each effect and
have fun doing it. For all the stools, wherever it was required, the
Montana Universal PRIMER was the ideal surface preparation for
any coating. Not only does it seal the wood for longevity, it also
gives a neutral white base to work on.
For the first stool we brought two elements together. Stone,
by way of the Montana GRANIT Effect Spray, and color, by
way of the Montana GOLD color, Manila Green. It wasn't by accident
that this color also represented the green of the natural
world. After having coated the bases of the stool's feet with Manila
Green, we then masked the color at equal heights before
coating the rest of the stool with Montana GRANIT Effect Spray,
in the color Light Grey. The result was stunning. Minimal, contemporary,
and timeless.
The second stool was to be given the sturdy optical effect
of marble. With only variations of black and white, the stool's
top was first primed in white. This could be the Montana GOLD
Shock White or the Universal PRIMER. One half of the top was
masked to protect the white color, while the rest of the stool
was sprayed with Montana GOLD color, Shock Black. Once
dry, it was time to add the ornate marble touch by spraying
Montana MARBLE Effect Spray in the color Shock White, loosely
over the whole stool. The remaining masking material on the
white top was then removed, and the black areas safely masked
and covered so a contrasting black MARBLE Effect could be cleanly
applied to only the white portion of the top. AMAZING! A
stunning 2 color contrast that was fast and simple. And with a
coat of Montana VARNISH in Gloss, it may even look like a valuable
marble ornament.
The last stool was all about color. No fancy tricks, just a
warm fade to create a positive mood to your indoor space. With
the warmth of the summer sun, or faded leaves with the arrival of
autumn, the stool was first completely coated with the Montana
GOLD color, Shrimp Pastel. Once dry, the lower portion of the
legs of the stool were sprayed with equal fading with the color
Shrimp, to about halfway up. The final color Shrimp Dark was
applied at the very base of the legs and only faded halfway up
the previous color Shrimp. The effect, an eye-catching gradient
that alludes to many moods, all of them good. The stool was
improved further with a final coat of Montana VARNISH Gloss to
add durability and flair.
Faded, Stone, and Sprayed. All ideas from our very own
surroundings, and all of them easy to create and maintain. Why
don't you look around to see what inspires you or mix and match
these ideas to create your unique look? Good luck and Happy
Crafting!