A friend sent me some primitive candle holders and they are a brownish color, but not like any brown I've seen that you can buy and paint with. I'm going to redo some things this week-end and would like to duplicate that primitive brownish look. Does anyone know how that color brown is achieved? Hopefully some of you will know the color I'm talking about as I'm at work and don't have a pic. Thanks.

get it nearest the brown color you can and sponge another lighter color over it. are talking about a mustard color have that pic yet

I bet she used gel stain over the top...as a glaze to age the item. Welcome to the board!!

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Originally posted by gioni:
get it nearest the brown color you can and sponge another lighter color over it. are talking about a mustard color have that pic yet

I found one on EBAY that is similar to the color I'm talking about. I think you're right on the sponging because every one I've seen has a dull look to it.

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Originally posted by Tyme:
I bet she used gel stain over the top...as a glaze to age the item. Welcome to the board!!

Thanks I just posted a pic - I'm going to try painting it with a brown, and then sponging some of the paint off. If all else fails, I'll just buy some - might be easier

RAINY let me know if it worked for you, i'm sure it will

This may sound wierd but when in Doubt I use dirt
color
I mean the real thing. I generally mix with acrylic glaze or latex varnish ( just a little) and rub it in, and clear coat.
I have had great success with this technique and hey - it's cheap too!

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Originally posted by gioni:
RAINY let me know if it worked for you, i'm sure it will

I will let you know - right now I've got about three different things going and I must prioritize lol.

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Originally posted by wallscapes:
This may sound wierd but when in Doubt I use dirt
color
I mean the real thing. I generally mix with acrylic glaze or latex varnish ( just a little) and rub it in, and clear coat.
I have had great success with this technique and hey - it's cheap too!

wow - I've never heard of that. Are you talking about dirt painting directly onto barnwood type wood or unfinished wood?