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1 Mix the Matt Black with the ingredients below to form a thick paste: • 60ml paint • 60ml Tjhoko Paint Stencil of Paris • 5ml salt

• 5ml plaster of Paris

Since the paint mixture is a thick paste, you can’t apply it in strokes, you have to rather daub it on in blotches at random; use an old 3 Test whether the paint paste is dry by pressing down on some of the raised parts with your nail; it should be completely hard and not give way under your finger. Now paint the entire cupboard with one coat of Da’vid. Allow to dry (at least 20 minutes). Sand the cupboard with a hand sander and medium-grit sandpaper until some of the tips of the paste start to disappear and the paint colours underneath are visible. How much you sand away depends on the final look you desire. paintbrush to do so. You don’t need to cover the entire surface, just create blotches. Allow to dry overnight.

2 Repeat step 1 with the Elvis Mix. Daub on in blotches again, including over the Matt Black. The idea is to create textured layers. Allow to dry overnight again. 4 Stick on your decoupage picture Cut out the picture for the doors to the size you require. In two separate containers, dilute Tjhoko Paint Antique Brown Glaze and Clear Glaze (one part cooled boiled water with one part glaze). Using a brush, apply the diluted Antique Brown Glaze to the area where your picture will be. Position the picture on the wet glaze – it acts as a glue and sealant at the same time. When you’re satisfied with the picture’s position, smooth out any air bubbles with your hand or a clean 110mm sponge roller. Next, apply the diluted Clear Glaze on top, removing any excess Clear Glaze with a damp microfibre cloth. Allow to dry completely

– at least 2 hours in hot weather conditions. Once the decoupage picture is completely dry, trim off any corners or edges neatly with a carpet knife, as well as around the hinges.