How to Apply Gold Jewelry Paint

Gold is the colour that captures people’s imaginations and has fascinated artists for millennia. It was worn by deities and royalty, used as currency and indicated prosperity and power. The ancient Incas, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all adorned themselves and their tombs with treasures made from gold. It also had mystical and magical properties that some believed in. Whether your jewelry is new or old, you can give it an eye-catching look by using gold paint to make it stand out from the rest.

You can use spray paint to quickly and easily cover your jewelry with a thick layer of gold. This method is best for a piece that you want to cover completely, but it can be difficult to control and may require many coats to achieve the look that you desire. You should always use a clear varnish on top of your gold paint to protect it.

Another easy way to add a quick coating of gold is to use nail polish. This will give you a slightly different color than spray paint, but it is still a good option for a quick coating. Nail polish is also ideal for small areas and can be applied in a similar fashion to spray paint.

Before applying any gold paint, you should clean the item you are trying to color. You should wipe it down with soap and water or paint thinner to remove any dirt that may affect the finish. If you are attempting to recolor an item that is already gold, you should test the paint by covering a small area of the jewelry with it. If it looks good, you should proceed with the full application.

The first step in using any spray paint is to carefully read the directions on the can. You should also be in a well-ventilated area away from anything that could catch the overspray. Apply a thin, even coat of the spray paint. Allow it to dry for a few minutes and check to see if you need to apply more coats.

If you want to make your gold painting more realistic, you can darken it by adding a few layers of dark wax over the top of the spray paint. Dark wax helps create the rich tones that are found in real gold objects and is a great way to enhance the brilliance of your golden jewellery.

You can create your own gold paint from a mixture of acrylic paint colours, but this is not as simple as mixing any other shade of paint. The trick to creating authentic-looking gold is not just the brightness of the hue, but the way that it contrasts with sombre colours such as black and grey. This juxtaposition is what gives real gold its unique shine and is why it has captivated humans for so long. It is also what makes gold appear so attractive on other items of jewellery, ornaments and artifacts.