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Jo Sonjas Iridescent Colours

Translucent Colours for highlighting, overall iridescent effects and faux finishes.  Iridescent Colours reflect off the background.  Over dark backgrounds. the colours are quite vivid.  Over a light background, the colours appears soft and subtle.

Directions

1. Iridescent Colours appear milky white until dried.  Label palette to avoid confusion.
2. Apply to prepared surface full strength or thinned with medium, depending on desired effect.
3. Use a variety of techniques (eg sponging, stroking, dry brushing, splattering or overglazing) to apply iridescent colours.  Colour will be more intense if undiluted.  Apply undiluted to accent details using a dry brush technique.
4. Thin using a small amount of Retarder Medium or apply to a surface moistened with retarder for a soft effect.  Apply with a sponge or brush.  Use thinned colour for a glaze over a painted surface. Brush a medium coat of thinned colour for a glaze over a prepared surface.  Create various effects and patterns by removing the overglaze with a sponge, plastic wrap or cloth for a "ragging off" technique.
5. Use Magic Mix to thin colours for storkework, floated colour or to apply small amounts of iridescent colour.  Add to final highlight colour for a unique effect.  Layering will deepen colour.
6. For splattering, thin as needed using small amounts of Flow Medium or water for consitency desired.  The more Flow Medium used, the more transparent the colour becomes.  Spatter by pulling thumb over the end of a firm bristle brush filled with thinned colour to create desired effect.  May be applied over a barrier coat of Clear Glaze Medium so that excess spattering can be easily removed.

Approximate Coverage 1ml = 125 sq cm  1 oz = 4 sq ft

Available in 60ml / 2 US fl oz bottles & a 6 x 20ml / 0.65 US fl oz tube set.