| How to Paint Gold Posted: 16 Mar 2020 05:00 PM PDT When you want to replicate gold objects in paintings, mix different colors together to simulate the highlights, base color, and shadows of the gold. Blend them together using different gradients to imitate the way light would reflect off of the object. If you're wondering about painting on top of real gold, you can paint over gold leaf with acrylic or oil paints after it has been applied to a variety of surfaces including canvas, paper, and even furniture. If you want to paint common household items gold, try spray painting them. [Edit]Replicating Gold Objects in Paintings - Put yellow, dark red, reddish-brown, black, and white paints on a palette. Use something like cadmium yellow, crimson or magenta, oxide brown or burnt umber, chromatic black, and true white colors. These will be what you mix together to achieve different shades of gold and mimic the effects of light hitting the object.[1]
- The exact color names can vary depending on paint brands.
- Paint a black outline of the gold object you want to add to your painting. Use a fine-tipped paintbrush and your black paint to sketch a rough outline of the object on your canvas or paper. Don't worry about making it too detailed, just sketch the basic shape.[2]
- For example, if you want to paint a gold vase, just paint the outline of the overall shape as well as lines that represent any unique features, such as where the vase gets narrower and the metal dips inwards.
- Mix together white and yellow paint to apply highlights of the gold first. Stir together equal parts of your cadmium yellow and white paints on your palette. Use a medium-sized paintbrush to apply the paint to areas of the object where there are highlights.[3]
- Highlights are wherever the most light would be hitting the object. For instance, if you are painting a gold vase, imagine that the light is shining on it from the left side of the page. The highlights would be on the inside of the lip of the vase at the right side of the page and towards the left side of the outside of the vase.
- Keep in mind that gold is very reflective and thus has very strong highlights. The brightest parts of the highlights can appear almost white.[4]
- Combine your reddish-brown and yellow paints to fill in the base gold color. Mix together your cadmium yellow and burnt umber or oxide brown paints in equal parts and adjust the mixture until you like the gold color. Use a medium-sized paintbrush to fill in the object you are painting around the areas you applied highlights to.[5]
- You can paint over the highlighted areas to adjust them and blend them in. Make the areas closest to the highlights lighter and the areas further away from the highlights darker.
- Add black and dark red to the base gold color mixture and paint in shadows. Stir a tiny bit of black into the mixture of yellow and brown on your palette to darken it, then stir in a tiny bit of the magenta or crimson to make it warmer. Use this to paint shadows on the areas of the object where the light doesn't hit.[6]
- For example, if you are painting a gold vase with the light coming from the left side of your canvas or paper, paint shadows on the far right side of the outside of the vase and on the inside of the left side of the lip.
- If you look at shadows on a real gold object, you will notice they are often almost red in color. You can adjust your paint mixture to make it redder as you see fit to make the shadows warmer and more realistic looking.[7]
- Work on blending the colors in to replicate the effect of light on the gold. Adjust the mixes you made for the highlights, the base gold color, and the shadows by changing the ratios of the paints to make them darker and lighter. Blend the areas between the highlights, regular gold, and shadows using different gradients of color to mimic how gold looks when light is shining on it.[8]
- It helps to look at a picture of a gold object or have a real gold object in front of you while you do this so you can see how the light reflects off of it and creates different hues. Try your best to imitate these effects.
[Edit]Painting on Top of Gold Leaf - Avoid touching gold leaf that is less than 22 karats with bare fingers. Gold leaf with a purity of less than 22 karats or imitation gold leaf will oxidize if it is exposed to the oils on your bare fingers. Wear latex gloves if you must touch the gold leaf for any reason.[9]
- The only easy way to tell what purity gold leaf is would be to check the manufacturer's information on the packaging. If you aren't the person who applied the gold leaf and you don't have the packaging available, it is safest to just not touch it.
- Fingerprints will continue oxidizing even after gold leaf is sealed with a protective coating, so it's very important to avoid touching it.
- If you don't know how pure the gold leaf is, avoid touching it to be safe.
- Seal gold leaf with solvent-based varnish before painting if it is under 22 karats. Apply 2-3 coats of mineral spirit acrylic (MSA) varnish with a paintbrush, spray on 2-3 coats of archival MSA varnish, or apply any other type of solvent-based varnish. Work in long, even strokes with the brush or spray can to evenly coat the gold leaf.[10]
- The coats of varnish will protect the gold leaf from oxidation since most acrylic paints contain ammonia in their formulas, which oxidizes gold leaf.
- Don't use a polymer-based varnish to seal the gold leaf as this also contains ammonia that will oxidize it.
- Paint directly on top of high-purity gold leaf that is 22-24 karats. Real gold leaf of high-purity doesn't need to be sealed before painting. Pure gold won't oxidize for any reason.[11]
- You can also safely handle high-purity gold leaf without gloves.
- Apply acrylic paint opaquely or transparently over gold leaf for different effects. Paint using a paintbrush and an acrylic paint of your choice as is or water it down to create transparent washes. Leave some areas of gold unpainted, some completely covered, and some partially showing through transparent layers to combine the gold leaf with the paint in different ways.[12]
- It's completely up to you how you want to use acrylic paint on top of the gold leaf. Experiment with different techniques to create different effects and achieve the look you want.
- Paint with oil on top of gold leaf if you want rich colors. Apply oil paint to gold leaf using a paintbrush to create whatever designs you want to. Oil paint colors tend to be brighter and richer than acrylic paint, so it's a good option when you want to paint very colorful designs.[13]
- You can paint on top of gold leaf with oil as if you were painting on canvas or any other surface. The designs and effects you create are totally up to you as the artist.
- Add a clear acrylic-based varnish the same day if you used acrylic paint. Acrylic paint usually dries in less than 1 hour and no longer than 2 hours. Apply 1 coat of polymer varnish gloss on top of the dried acrylic paint to protect and preserve it.[14]
- Never use this type of acrylic-based varnish as a pre-sealant or on top of oil paint.
- Finish oil paintings by applying a coat of solvent-based varnish after 1 month. Wait for 1 month to ensure that the oil paint has fully cured before you seal it. Use a paintbrush to apply 1 coat of MSA varnish, spray on 1 coat of archival MSA varnish, or use any other solvent-based varnish to seal and protect the oil paint.[15]
- You can use the same type of varnish you used as a pre-sealant for the final protective coat on top of oil paint.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Replicating Gold Objects in Paintings - Palette
- Fine-tipped paintbrush
- Medium-sized paintbrush
- Yellow, dark red, reddish-brown, black, and white paints
[Edit]Painting on Top of Gold Leaf - Latex gloves (optional)
- Paintbrush
- MSA varnish or archival MSA varnish
- Acrylic paint
- Oil paint
- Polymer varnish
- MSA varnish or archival MSA varnish
- Paintbrush
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| How to Remove Odor from Bags Posted: 16 Mar 2020 09:00 AM PDT Gym bags, backpacks, and pocketbooks can all start smelling unpleasant over time. Fortunately, there are many ways to remove this odor and keep your bags smelling like new. Most pocketbooks and handbags aren't washable, so use a variety of home deodorizing methods to absorb or mask unpleasant smells. If your bag is washable, a thorough cleaning in the machine can keep it smelling fresh. [Edit]Deodorizing Non-Washable Bags - Leave the bag outside to air it out. Sometimes, a good airing out is all a bag needs to smell better. Open the bag up and leave it outside for a day. Check it after a few hours to see if the smell has improved. If so, you don't have to take further steps to mask odors.[1]
- Pick a nice day to air the bag out so it doesn't get rained on. Alternatively, you could leave the bag in your garage with the door open or a covered porch for a similar effect.
- Remember to bring the bag back inside to really test the smell. You might not fully smell odors outside.
- Wipe the inside of the bag with a vinegar solution to remove smells. Make a 1:1 solution of warm water and white vinegar. Add a drop of dish soap and stir it to make some suds. Then dip a clean sponge or rag into the mixture and squeeze it out. Scrub the inside of the bag with the damp sponge or rag, rewetting it as needed.[2]
- Remember that the sponge shouldn't be soaked. Make sure it's only damp.
- If you aren't sure what type of material the bag is made of, put a small dab of this solution in a hidden spot and let it sit for a few minutes. If you don't see any discoloration or damage, then it should be safe for the rest of the bag.
- You can also load some plain vinegar into a spray bottle and lightly spritz the inside of the bag.
- Apply a store-bought deodorizing spray if the smell remains. Open the bag up and spray a commercial odor eliminator, like unscented Febreze or Lysol, inside. Keep the bag open and let it air out. Once the spray dries, check to see if the odor is gone.[3]
- You could use a scented product as well, but the smell may be a little overpowering.
- If you're cleaning a handbag, only spray the interior. It could leave a mark on the exterior, especially if the bag is leather.
- Sprinkle household baking soda into the bag to absorb leftover odors. Baking soda can neutralize odors throughout your home, including inside your bags. Either sprinkle some into the bag, or put some in a plastic bag and leave it open inside the bag. Close the bag and give the baking soda a few hours to absorb the odors.[4]
- You can also use a baking soda pod designed for refrigerators. This keeps the baking soda contained and you won't have to worry about making a mess with it.
- Leave kitty litter inside the bag for 1 week to absorb bad smells. Kitty litter contains deodorizing elements and can work similarly to baking soda. Place some in a cup or open plastic container and leave it in the bag. Seal the bag up and let the kitty litter absorb the odor for up to a week.[5]
- Place the bag somewhere it won't get knocked over. If the kitty litter spills out, it'll be difficult to get it all out of the bag.
- Use dry coffee grounds for a potpourri effect. Coffee grounds can absorb the odors and also provide a pleasant aroma to cover any remaining smells. Take a coffee filter and fill it halfway with dry coffee grounds. Twist the top and seal it with a rubber band. Then close the bag and leave it overnight to see if the smell improves.[6]
- If you like the smell, you can leave the coffee grounds in the bag for a continuous effect. Put the filter in a safe place where it won't break open.
- You can try different coffee flavors, like French vanilla or hazelnut, for an even stronger effect.
- Leave a dryer sheet in the bag to mask remaining unpleasant smells. If cleaning and deodorizing didn't remove the smells completely, then leaving a dryer sheet in the bag at all times can mask any odors that are left over. Open up the sheet and spread it on the bottom of the bag.[7]
- Take out the old sheet and add a new one when the fresh smell starts fading.
[Edit]Washing Nylon and Canvas Bags - Check the care tag to see if the bag is machine-washable. Some bags, especially gym bags made of nylon, are machine-washable. Check the bag label for text saying "Machine Wash," or a symbol showing a bucket of water. Both indicate that you can put this item in the washing machine.[8]
- Most gym bags and backpacks are machine-washable, but check the label to confirm. Handbags usually aren't machine-washable.
- Washing tags may also have a symbol showing a bucket of water with a hand. This means handwash only. A bucket of water with an X over it means do not wash. These items are dry-clean only.
- Shake the bag out to remove any solid material. Before placing the bag in the machine, make sure nothing is inside it. Turn the bag upside down over a garbage can and shake it to clear it out.[9]
- This may also remove any fragments that were causing the odor.
- If the inside of the bag is very dirty, use a handheld vacuum to clean it out before washing it.
- Put the bag in the washing machine and run it through a normal wash cycle. Wash the bag by itself, not with a load of laundry. Close any zippers first so they don't get caught. Use normal detergent and set the machine to a standard wash cycle with warm water.[10]
- Make sure to remove any attachments, like detachable straps, before putting the bag in the washing machine. You can wash these attachments separately if you want to.
- Add of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to kill the odor. White vinegar has odor-fighting properties. When the machine reaches its rinse cycle, pour in to remove any lingering odors.[11]
- This is optional since normal detergent might get rid of all the odor.
- Air-dry the bag completely before using it to prevent musty smells. Most bags aren't dryer-safe, so place the bag outside to air-dry. Open the bag so the inside dries and you don't get a lingering, musty smell.[12]
- For faster drying, use a hair dryer on a low setting.
- Wash your bag as soon as it starts smelling to prevent smells from building up. If you use the bag regularly, this will be every few months.
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| How to Do a St. Patrick's Day Makeup Look Posted: 16 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT Many people use St. Patrick's Day as a reason to dress up in festive green and gold and celebrate Irish cultural traditions. You can complete your St. Patrick's Day look and stand out from the crowd with this makeup look that incorporates green eyeshadow, neutral lips, defined lashes, and a subtle highlight! [Edit]Preparing Your Skin - Cleanse and prime your face thoroughly. A clean face is the best canvas for any kind of makeup look. Priming with a product for your skin type will help your makeup stay on your face all day. Products such as cleansers, toners, and priming lotions can help to protect and prepare your skin and should be applied all over the face in any place where you will be applying a makeup product.[1]
- Most skin care products will have specific directions that vary by product. Try to select products that have formulations specific for your skin, such as oily, blemish-prone, combination, or normal.
- Apply your foundation. Foundation helps to correct blemishes and discoloration in your skin. Follow your usual makeup routine. Applying foundation will give you a more professional look to complement your festive eye makeup.
- If you haven't applied foundation before or do not do it regularly, make sure you pick a shade that matches your skin tone. Apply small dots of foundation all over your face and blend in using a beauty sponge, large brush, or your fingers (after washing your hands) until you can't see any lines.[2]
- Apply a dot of skin-colored concealer to your eyelids. Blend it in thoroughly with your pinky or ring finger. This will create a neutral base for your eyeshadow so the pigments of the colors show up brightly, and it will help the shadow stick to your lid.[3]
[Edit]Applying the Shadow - Apply a medium-toned green all over the lid. Pack the color from the pan onto a medium-sized brush and tap lightly to remove any excess so that it doesn't fall onto your cheeks. Using the brush, pat the color onto your lid and carefully blend the color up to the crease of your eyelid in small circular motions.
- It might help to learn the best ways to apply eyeshadow for your eye shape and practice a few times before trying a new look.
- When it comes to shadow, less is usually more. Take small amounts at a time onto the brush and continue build on top of the color until it is the desired shade. For lighter skin tones, this might be a light green achieved after the first application, and for darker skin tones it may require more building to get the desired color.[4]
- Blend a smoky gray shadow into the outer corner of your lid. Using the same process as earlier, plat the shadow just in the corner of the eyes and blend. This will give the effect of the lighter green fading into darker gray. Be careful not to apply too much of the gray or it will become very dark.[5]
- If you find that you used too much shadow, blend it out with a brush until you have the desired look.
- Apply a small amount of gold shadow to the center of your lid using a shader brush. Gently blend this shadow into the green to create a shimmer in the center of your lid. This shadow should be about halfway to where the dark gray begins. The gold will add a subtle shine and give you a 'pot of gold at the end of the rainbow' look.[6]
- Apply a white eyeshadow mixed with light green to your brow bone. Blend it down to almost meet the shadow on your lid. The light shade will act as a highlight to your eye with a subtle tint of green. Like the gold, this should be subtle and fade into the shadow on your lid.[7]
[Edit]Complementing Your Eyeshadow - Apply a light or dark pink lip stain or lipstick to your lips. Pink and peachy colors will give your lips a hint of color without overpowering or clashing with the green tones on your eyes.[8]
- Choose a shade that complements your skin tone but doesn't stand out too much. If your skin tone is lighter, you might opt for a lighter pink, or a darker pink for a darker skin tone. This will ensure that the focus of the look is your eyeshadow rather than lip color.
- If you are planning to wear this lip color all day, it may be helpful to set the shade with a clear gloss.
- Apply your mascara. For this look, use a mascara that is lengthening and volumizing for a more dramatic effect. If you want to opt for a more subtle look, use a mascara that is separating.[9]
- To maintain focus on the eyeshadow, you should refrain from using eyeliner. It will cover some of the green eyeshadow and take away from your hard work.
- Set your makeup with a setting spray or powder. Since you'll be celebrating, a setting product will make your makeup last as long as you need it to without running. Simply spray or brush lightly all over your face to keep everything in place. If using a spray, let the product dry for about 30 seconds before touching your face.[10]
- Remember that the focus of the look is primarily green, and the other colors should not overpower the green.
- Be sure to blend your eye shadows. Colors should smoothly transition into one another. If the colors look blocky or very distinct, keep blending.
- Make sure you are using the right brushes for the look. Preferably, you should use a blending brush and a shading brush, but there are a number of different options that will work.
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