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Hardwearing metallic paint

Perfect for creating the traditional gilded effect on cornices, plaster work, woodwork or stencilling.

1829 colours are associated with these historic periods:
A = ancient world period - encompasses many great civilisations including the Persian Empire, Ancient Egypt and the Etruscans

M = ming period – China's Ming dynasty brought notable achievements in literature and the arts

RE= renaissance period – was a rebirth of cultural awareness encompassing art, law language, literature, philosophy, science and mathematics

R = rococo style – was delicate yet elaborate beginning around Louis XV's reign of France and influenced by Madame de Pompadour.

GR = georgian and regency period – developed from the Roman Palladian style. Harmony and symmetry were key, with delicate furnishing, intricate moulding and panelling

V = victorian period – Queen Victoria was Britain's longest reigning monarch. Eclecticism was a key feature of Victorian style, as was obsession with detail.

AC = arts and crafts movement – was based on simple design, beautiful materials and honest craftsmanship

AD = art deco – swept across the globe adding a glamorous edge to everything from fashion to interiors

 drying time: see datasheet

 recoat time: see datasheet

 coverage: 10-12 square metres per litre

 available in: • 100ml • 500ml • 

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