I’m working on a more modern inspired piece for a client (I shared it a few weeks ago here). We were going to go with a metallic champagne gold finish but once we saw the sample board, decided against it. I do really love the metallic look but in this case, a more subtle look was desired. Instead, we are going with General Finishes Pearl Effects over paint. It is a softer finish but can still add that pop of metallic. I’m going to use General Finishes Queenstown Gray paint with Argentine, Bronze and Burnished Pearl Effects on top.
I’m really a novice with the GF Pearl Effects products. I have done quite a few different combos using General Finishes glazes over the years. Here are a few samples of great paint and glaze color combos and you can click on the picture to link to the original post.
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- Florence/Van Dyke
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- Basil/Winter White
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- Corinth Blue/Burnt Umber
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- Seagull Gray/Pitch Black
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- Buttermilk/Burnt Umber
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- Apricot/Winter White
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- Lamp Black/Winter White
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- Driftwood/Winter White
However, I’ve only used the Pearl Effects once before (Champagne over Antique White on what I believed was a vintage sewing table but is actually a vintage radio cabinet!)
I’m looking forward to giving the Pearl Effects more of a try!
It is a very pretty effect.