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decorative paint for forged jewelry

14 years ago

I want to paint some designs on iron jewelry I have forged, and I would like to make it look antique/faded/chipping. What sort of paint and techniques should I use? There is a photo of what I want the paint to look like at this link - it's the iron daisy with yellow paint:

http://www.countryliving.com/antiques/what-to-collect/victorian-tiebacks-0605?click=img_sr

Thanks!

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