Rhadigan Painting
1. After you have completed your project, scrub carving with dish soap and hot water. Use a tooth brush or small scrub brush. Rinse with hot water.
2. After carving is dry, give it two light coats of Krylon Matte Finish, #1311 spray. Let dry
3. I use acrylic paint, the cheap brands, whatever is on sale. Use an eye dropper, 1 drop of paint to about 15 to 20 drops of clean water. Mix well in a divided plastic palette. I try to paint wet on wet, your colors blend much better.
I use medium flesh for skin tone, tomato spice for blush & lips. All base colors are painted thin. Anything like eyes, eye brows, buttons, buckles are painted with just enough water to make the paint flow.
4. After painting is finished, let it dry, and give one more light coat of Krylon #1311
5. To antique, I use Watco Finishing Wax, 70% Natural 30% Dark, Let stand for a few minutes, wipe off with a rag or paper towel