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Ed McCormick
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Started On : 14-Jun-2010 at 04:34:54 PM, #Views : 5943
Topic Subject : GOT MILK? |
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During the Renaissance plaster walls were prepared for painting with an under coat of whole milk. Picking up on this idea I began finishing my torso casts by painting them with milk – whole milk only , please.
The technique requires a number of coats –perhaps 8-10, allowing each to dry prior to the next. Drying takes about an hour. You know you have applied enough coats when the final one no longer takes and begins to bead up.
No- there isn’t any odor.
Once the final coat dries the piece transforms through by an inner glow that radiates to the surface closely resembling a beautiful white marble sculpture.
The cost of the finish is about 8-ounces of whole milk and an inexpensive two-inch brush.
No protective coating needed either.
I just thought you would like to know about a lost technique that provides a look unattained through painting or cold casting.
PS. I have dogs. So I cannot say if the technique attracts cats. I suggest someone try it and report back on any odd feline activity.
Warm regards,
Ed McCormick
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