This hands-on guide provides clear step-by-step directions to successfully execute these new and exciting techniques. Explore matte skin construction, sheen shifting, embedding objects, patinas and polished stone effects.

Each technique starts with an illustrated demonstration, then continues with other suggested projects.
Highlights include:
• how to obtain interesting sheens like an encaustic look
• tips on applying gold leaf and shifting metal leaf hues with glazes
• exploration of an array of new specialty paints
• using real metal paints for grounds and surfacing techniques to create drawing surfaces
• and more