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Kim Jun-13-00, 12:47 PM (EST) "colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" Does anybody know some great color combinations (I need specifics in terms of paints, colors, brands, etc.) that will result in that olde world golden yellow glazed wall look? I took a class on the technique, so I'm pretty sure I know how to go about actually doing the painting and glazing...But all of the colors and layers I am using seem to be too bright...Help!!!I need somebody to tell me the exact colors and paints I should use...if anybody has had luck with this particular "look" Thanks!   Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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Anita Jun-15-00, 08:45 PM (EST) 1. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" I just finished a tuscan living area. I started by crosshatching Valspar Decorative Effects Color Glaze in Maize. Use cheesecloth to soften. Then I used a clear glaze (50%) and added the same Maize color ,Liquitex Basics Acrylic Burnt Siena and a touch of Burnt Umber. Test the mixture to achieve the color you want. I then used a positive ragging on method using cheesecloth to apply the mixture over the original coat of Maize. Looks great! Good luck!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Kim Jun-19-00, 04:57 AM (EST) 2. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" Thank you, thank you! I appreciate this info more than you'll know....I have checked out the books, read what I could, sampled colors on my own and still have been stumped as to what would give me this "look." This is something I will try!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Marie Jun-25-01, 01:44 PM (EST) 3. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" I just barely (this weekend) took the plunge and painted my kitchen walls this color you're talking about (I made my own blend, so I can't tell you a color, but I used a sunflower yellow, and burnt sienna mix, applied somewhat splotchy) it was a little scary, but the results are GORGEOUS. My inspiration for the color was Van Goghs, Cafe de Nuit, with the cobalt blues, patina's and this brilliant yellow. I love it! Good Luck.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Brenda White Aug-23-01, 06:02 PM (EST) 8. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" >I just barely (this weekend) took >the plunge and painted my >kitchen walls this color you're >talking about (I made my >own blend, so I can't >tell you a color, but >I used a sunflower yellow, >and burnt sienna mix, applied >somewhat splotchy) it was a >little scary, but the results >are GORGEOUS. My >inspiration for the color was >Van Goghs, Cafe de Nuit, >with the cobalt blues, patina's >and this brilliant yellow. >I love it! Good >Luck.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Brenda White Aug-23-01, 06:07 PM (EST) 9. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" Marie..how did you do your kitchen.This sounds exactly like how I want to do my kitchen.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Jared Jun-25-01, 09:38 PM (EST) 4. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" The sun wont stop messing with me so I have lost all color sense. RL. Sun Deck matched 99% in a BM. ES. or PRL. fin. for BC. BM alkyd or high quality (open time) latex glaze that is weak in colorant burnt umber neg rag tec.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Barbara Jul-24-01, 01:52 PM (EST) 5. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" I just finished my kitchen and great room and achieved a country french feel to the walls. I used 176 and 180 Benjamin Moore Pearl finish. We used the "Woolie" to apply the two colors at the same time -- it worked very well and we like the results. By combining the two colors at the same time, you will likely achieve color #178, which is maize like yellow -- fairly bright, but very french. Home Depot carries the "Woolie" faux painting tool.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Bonnie Aug-10-01, 08:01 PM (EST) 6. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" How does everyone paint their ceiling? Do you use the base color and just adding the faux to the walls?   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

greg Aug-17-01, 02:05 PM (EST) 7. "RE: colors for Italian tuscany kitchen" Kim, Without specific color recommendations I can give you two sure-fire ways to "knock down" the yellow in your work. White paint, when added to any color really chalks it up, making less chromatic. This technique is useful as an overglaze to soften colors that appear far too bright on larger wall surfaces. Adding the complimentary color, in your case violet; adding a little bit of violet to your yellow paint or glaze will dull it without making it appear "dirty", the way that adding black does. Within reason, any paint color can be mixed with three good primary colors (yellow, blue, red) plus black and white. If your color is wrong just ask yourself if your color needs more yellow, blue or red. For example, if it needs both blue and red to acheive the color you want,it may be more convenient to add purple. You get the idea. Then, does it need to be lighter or darker in value; value can be adjusted with black or white paint. Good luck, Greg   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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