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Create contrasting textured layers in 4 easy steps
Coastal Candy Low Dust Formula 100% All Natural.
How to use Coastal Candy
*Always start with a clean surface. Consult your paint label for proper prep and paint safety.
- Mix into your favorite paint. Ideal consistency mimics that of cake icing.* Mix Chart
- Dab your Coastal Candy mixture heavily over the entire surface, create peaks and valleys. Let Dry.
- Now you are ready to paint your contrasting color (No Candy required for this coat) Allow to completely dry.
- Now the fun, sand your surface to reveal your base coat. Sand lightly to reveal some of your base coat or heavily to reveal more. Palm sanders work best.
*A great starting ratio is 1/2 cup of Coastal Candy per 8 oz of paint.
Ideas/Tips
- Create contrast by using bold contrasting colors for each layer.
- Achieve even more depth by using multiple coats of Coastal Candy.
- Practice on scrap wood to get an idea of the final look before painting a piece of furniture, or just go for it.
- When dabbing your Coastal Candy change up the size and direction of your peaks for a more authentic finish.
- After sanding clean with a damp rag to remove pigment dust.
- Finish with your favorite top coat for lasting protection.
- Age with your favorite tinted top coat, or glaze.
- Check out our other techniques for more inspiration.
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