Now that the under color has been applied to the Caravan, it was now time to start to add the top-coat and begin the aging process. The first color (purple) was applied because I wanted a strong color beneath the crimson that would really show through and look a bit out of place.
Ward adding the first layer of crackle finish to the side of the Caravan |
Ward and I started to add the crackle medium in LARGE doses, all over the Caravan.
I am adding crackle coat to the front |
We had to work fast and also did a few tests first, to make sure that we could crackle such a huge surface.
It was a tense hour as we applied the crackle, hoping to HELL it would work. |
Once the secret crackle medium was applied and begun to dry, Ward took a large spray gun and started to paint the top-coat onto the sides.
Applying the crimson top-coat |
At first we did not see much happening to the paint... but over an hour, it started to crackle reeeal nice.
Let the cracklin' begin! |
Lettering started and I have begun the aging process |
We also designed and built doors to cover the mysterious machine when it was not in use.
EVERYTHING was made from scratch, NO store bought doors. |
The doors were then painted and attached to the Caravan.
The doors are to be aged and strange images will be painted on them |
It was fun aging the Caravan, there were so many nooks and crannies to play with. And I added many different layers of subtle color into the cracks and wood grain.
This is just the beginning of the details to come.... |
The story continues in Part 9
And YOU wanted cabinets from ME? Your talents are many, and amazingly powerful. This is the most wonderful project ever!
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