Preparing your surface for an aged European finish starts with a clean, even base. Apply a thin coat of Black One Step Paint to a clean, dry surface and allow to dry thoroughly. Once dry, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper until the finish feels smooth. Remove all sanding dust before continuing.

Applying a Pearl Mica glaze for luminous aged stone highlights creates the soft, silvery quality at the heart of this finish. Mix half a teaspoon of Pearl Mica with 1 teaspoon of Glazed Over until smooth. Brush the mixture onto the raised details and decorative areas across both the upper and lower portions of the piece. Allow it to sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then use a lint-free cloth to gently pounce away portions of the glaze, leaving soft highlights behind.

Applying the first Cracked Patina layer for an aged crackled surface begins the signature texture of this finish. Shake Cracked Patina well before use. Brush one even coat vertically over the body of the piece and allow it to dry until the surface is shiny but no longer sticky before moving to the next step.

Applying Black One Step Paint over the Cracked Patina activates the crackling that gives this finish its authentic aged stone quality. Apply a thin coat using long, confident strokes and avoid overworking the surface, as passing over the same area can disturb the crackle as it forms. Allow to dry.

Attaching the finished intaglios to your prepared surface completes the composition and brings the full collection together. Using a strong adhesive, carefully position and attach each finished intaglio to your surface and allow to cure completely before displaying.

Layering Central Park Milk Paint for soft botanical green undertones adds the cool, aged depth that gives this finish its distinctly European character. Mix Central Park Milk Paint with water in a 1:1 ratio. Apply the first coat and allow it to dry before applying a second coat. After the second coat, allow the piece to dry overnight before moving to the wax step.

Applying Light Wax and a final dry milk paint layer for a burnished aged patina is the step that brings the entire finish together. Apply Light Wax generously with a wax brush and allow it to come to a light tack. Using a dry brush, lightly brush Central Park Milk Paint over the waxed surface. Wait 15 to 20 minutes, then gently buff with a lint-free cloth until a soft sheen develops. For additional luminosity, lightly brush a dry application of Pearl Mica onto highlighted areas as desired.