• Always work with a clean, dry paintbrush.
• Ensure that the surface being painted on is clean and mould-free.
• Do not add water into the paint container.
• Ensure that the rim of the jar is cleaned after each use and that the lid is properly sealed after each use.
How to clean or prepare a surface before you start painting
Use Lacquer Thinners to wipe the surface PROPERLY down before starting to paint. DO NOT USE TURPENTINE OR BENZENE. Allow to dry for 20 minutes and start painting. • For very oily, polished surfaces also use Lacquer Thinners. Take a cloth, wet it with Lacquer Thinners and clean the oily
Technique 1 – Dry brush
1. Paint your surface the colour of your choice. (It also works well on non-painted surfaces.)2. Allow to dry.3. Apply second contrasting colour by using a very dry brush. Dip the brush in the paint and remove any excess paint.4. Use only one side of the brush with little paint
TECHNIQUE 2 – DISTRESSED LOOK
1. Use the “Vaseline trick” for a distressed look. Apply Pure Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline roughly with a brush (not your paint brush) on the edges on the raw wood before starting to paint.Never put the Vaseline brush back into the paint. (It can also be applied on a painted