4-Day Seattle~Creating the Antique Dutch Black Finish

This special class will cover the Antique Dutch Black Finish, oil gilding, and a Special overview in creating the Early American Black over Red Finish, an extraordinary opportunity and a must for Custom Picture Framers! Class includes a 14x18 joined raw wood frame and all materials and use of studio tools. There is one Dutch Black Finish class scheduled for 2020, from June 10-13 in Seattle in a small class setting so early registration is recommended. We'll be going through each step of the antique dutch black finish for picture frames as well as a full guided demo for the Early American Black over Red Finish, from mixing the custom blended caseins, lampblack pigment, and preparation of deep ruby shellac to applying the materials and handrubbing the final coat with a series of pumice and various steel wools. In the end you'll oil gild the lip of your personal frame project to take home in genuine silver leaf, toned to blend beautifully with this classic finish over the course of 4 days.

(Cancellation Policy: If student cancels class a full tuition credit, which does not expire and of same or equal value, will be provided for any available future class and any location. Full tuition refund if instructor cancels class (student airfare not included; airfare insurance recommended).