A wash can help. Thin some dark brown paint with a thinner and brush it liberally over the gold, but try to concentrate it in the crevices and low spots. Using the right thinner is important. Water for acrylic can work OK, but isn’t ideal. Distilled water is better than tap water. Acrylic medium or flow medium is better still.
Some people use mineral spirits and oil based paint to good effect. Other people prefer ink washes. Experiment on some test pieces to see what you like. It requires patience and a little experience to get it.
The funny thing is, gold doesn’t tarnish or oxidize. But, it would probably look a lot more convincing with a layer of grime on it anyway. It will make the shiny parts look more like metal by contrasting them with the grotty bits.
Using test pieces will help you find the results you want. Good luck.
A wash can help. Thin some dark brown paint with a thinner and brush it liberally over the gold, but try to concentrate it in the crevices and low spots. Using the right thinner is important. Water for acrylic can work OK, but isn’t ideal. Distilled water is better than tap water. Acrylic medium or flow medium is better still.
Some people use mineral spirits and oil based paint to good effect. Other people prefer ink washes. Experiment on some test pieces to see what you like. It requires patience and a little experience to get it.
Thanks, I’ll definitely look into that. I might try rub n buff as well as I’ve heard that could be good.
It looks really good, BTW.
The funny thing is, gold doesn’t tarnish or oxidize. But, it would probably look a lot more convincing with a layer of grime on it anyway. It will make the shiny parts look more like metal by contrasting them with the grotty bits.
Using test pieces will help you find the results you want. Good luck.
I like the idea that the gold is a ruse. It’s all icing on a shit cake.