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Jo Sonja Wood Stain Gels
For transparent wood stains
Jo Sonja Wood Stain Gels
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Jo Sonja Wood Stain Gels
Chroma’s Jo Sonja Wood Stain Gels are manufactured using transparent pigments to lightly colour the surface without the ‘milking or hazing’ associated with the use of opaque colours.
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Characteristics
10 transparent wood stain gels
Mix with Chroma's Jo Sonja Matte Flow Acrylic to create custom shades
Great for faux finishing effects like Faux Bois, Burl or Vinegar Graining
AP-approved non-toxic
Clean up with soap and water
Hair dryer my be used to speed surface drying
Available in 120ml tubes
Approx. coverage: 1 oz = 2 sq ft
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Techniques
On porous surfaces, prepare for staining by appyling one coat of Clear Glaze Medium to assure even absorption of the stain including cut edges. Sand when dry. Non-porous surfaces require light sanding for surface preparation.
Apply stain using a brush appropriate for surface size. Dress the brush in a small amount of Retarder. Pick up Wood Stain Gel and blend together well on the palette. This is recommended to extend the working time and will also increase the transparency of the colour. Several light coats are recommended and easier to control than a heavy application.
Brush onto the surface and use a soft, lint free cloth to remove excess stain or even out the layer as desired. Allow to dry well. Drying may be accelerated using a hair dryer and cool air. To deepen colour, repeat stain application as soon as the previous coat has dried. Alternate colours for rich colour and depth.
Edges of colour may be deepened by colour glazing or antiquing with Retarder as needed.
Wood Stain Gels may be used for antiquing or Faux Finishes. A barrier coat of Clear Glaze Medium may be applied if desired to protect the painting and extend the open time of the antiquing or Faux Finish.
For a pickled or aged patina, Pickling White Gel may be tinted with colour and used as antiquing.
Colour may dry slightly dull. Varnish application will return the vibrancy to your colours.
Jo Sonja Wood Stain Gels
Jo Sonja Wood Stain Gels are manufactured using transparent pigments to lightly colour the surface without the ‘milking or hazing’ associated with the use of opaque colours. These 10 colours and their performance may be modified by mixing with other gels and/or used in combination with Jo Sonja Matte Flow Acrylic and Mediums. Use for staining, colour glazing, antiquing or for Faux Finishes such as Faux Bois, Burl or Vinegar Graining techniques.
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Use Chroma’s Jo Sonja Clear Glaze Medium as a light sealer for surface preparation or apply between layers as a barrier coat during painting. Can also be used as a medium for glazing and floating colour.
Chroma’s Jo Sonja Retarder Medium is used to extend the “open” or drying time of paint for special techniques such as antiquing or in hot, dry conditions. Recommended for use in brushes for storage.
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