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Jo Sonja Kleister Medium
For wood graining and faux finishing
Jo Sonja Kleister Medium
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Jo Sonja Kleister Medium
Jo Sonja Kleister Medium is a semi-transparent medium that provides extra body for textural patterns for faux finishes such as wood graining and faux bois.
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Characteristics
Use to add body for faux finishing techniques such as faux bois and wood graining
Extends dry time
Increases transparency
Great for strokework
AP-approved non-toxic
Use a hair dryer to speed surface drying
Clean up with soap and water
Approx. coverage: 1 oz = 4 sq ft
Available in 2 US fl oz (60ml) and 8.4 US fl oz (250ml) bottles
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Techniques
Use Kleister Medium as an overglaze to create transparent and textural patterns for techniques such as wood graining and ragging.
Kleister Medium may be tinted with color of choice beginning with a ratio of approximately 1 part paint to 3 parts Kleister Medium.
Apply evenly over dry basecoated item. Create texture or patterns using tools of choice, i.e. brush, rag, plastic, sponge, graining tool, etc.
Use as a general painting medium to assist with strokework.
Kleister Medium may be used to prepare a smoked background for various painting techniques.
Retarder Medium may be applied to the surface or added with Kleister Medium for an extended working time. Kleister Medium will delay drying and curing time.
Dry thoroughly before decorating or varnishing. A hair dryer may be used to speed surface drying. Cure time is 2 weeks under normal conditions. An extended dry and cure time should be allowed and varies due to humidity and climatic conditions or if an excessive amount of Kleister Medium has been used.
A coat of Clear Glaze Medium is recommended prior to application of varnish, depending on humidity and climatic conditions.
Jo Sonja Kleister Medium
Jo Sonja Kleister Medium is a semi-transparent medium that provides extra body for textural patterns for faux finishes such as Faux Bois or Wood Graining techniques. It provides transparency to the paint and extends its drying time.
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Use 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 color.
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.
