{"product_id":"dirty-down-moss-effect","title":"Dirty Down - Moss Effect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-description\" class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark coloured liquid dries to a high matt moss colour in 1 to 5 minutes depending on the temperature. Apply moss paint by brush or airbrush\/sprayer. Moss effect paint looks best when applied to rough, textured surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epot and surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould be at \u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature or warmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore use. The moss colour may not appear if the pot and\/or the surface are very cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mixture will settle on the bottom of the pot. It’s very important to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethoroughly shake\u003c\/strong\u003e the pot with the ball bearings rattling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebefore each and every use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThoroughly stir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe mixture and ensure that solids on the bottom of the pot are fully mixed into the liquid.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat stirring and shaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euntil all lumps have gone. It’s much better to shake and stir moss paint when the pot is at room temperature or warmer. If the pot is cold it may not be possible to fully mix any solids into the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse moss paint\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estraight from the pot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Replace the lid quickly during use to prevent the liquid from evaporating or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edecant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhat you need to use for a job into a separate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmaller pot\/container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not add water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto the paint pot – this may prevent the colour from forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esurfaces are clean, dry and grease free\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eTest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe paint on hidden surfaces before use to ensure\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecompatibility and adhesion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly apply to non-porous surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as plastic and metal.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not apply to porous\/absorbent surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as bare timber or paper. Moss paint can be applied to painted surfaces, but test first. If the effect does not form, try first sealing the surface with varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoss paint is \u003cstrong\u003ewater soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the effects of painting will be lost by washing in water or by getting wet, but there may still be staining. Do not expose moss paint to rain or splashing with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoss paint looks best when applied to a rough surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo \u003cstrong\u003efill dents and grooves in surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, first cover the surface with moss paint, and then wipe the paint off the raised areas with a damp cloth (at an angle to the grooves), leaving some of the paint trapped. The wetter the cloth, the more paint removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen fully dry, moss paint can be made\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore permanent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby spraying with fine\/mist coats of acrylic varnish\/lacquer. Test varnish first because types of varnish change the colour\/shade of the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen dry,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eavoid scuffing\/scratching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe finished paintwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results it’s best to practise different techniques listed below before final use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edarken the shade apply more coats\u003c\/strong\u003e. Allow each coat to fully dry before applying another. Any number of coats of moss paint can be applied over the top of each other. For a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebroken, patchy effect\u003c\/strong\u003e apply to small areas\/patches at a time and allow to dry – more in some areas, less in others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshade will vary depending on the quantity applied\u003c\/strong\u003e. A thick coat of paint will dry a darker shade, and a thin coat of paint will dry a lighter shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariations in shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be created by dabbing a damp or wet brush, cloth or tissue onto the painted surface and then leaving to dry. As the water dries, the dye in the paint separates into shades of light and dark moss. The more water used, the greater the effect. This technique can be used after the paint has dried or while it is still wet. Another option is to simply splash water onto the moss paint and leave to dry – without dabbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every dark shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, decant a small amount into a separate pot and allow the paint to evaporate. The more the paint evaporates, the thicker and darker the paint gets (may not be possible to spray if too thick).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrush Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the brush and immediately apply to the surface. For a patchy effect dab the paint onto a surface and keep dabbing in the same place until the paint dries. Any number of coats can be applied in this way. For a more even effect paint an even coat onto a surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA different moss effect is obtained depending on whether a soft or stiff brush used to apply the paint.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine Soft Brush: For very detailed work. Apply a small amount to the brush and apply directly to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger Soft Brush: For apply larger amounts to larger areas. For a darker shade apply larger quantities and for lighter shades apply smaller quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiff Brush: Very light shades can be obtained by dabbing a very small quantity of moss paint onto a surface using a stiff brush. Allow moss paint to dry slightly on the brush for a very light effect, similar to the “dry brushing” painting technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways clean the brush in water straight after use. Do not let moss paint fully harden onto brush. If for any reason moss paint has dried onto a brush, soak the brush in methylated spirits to fully clean, (but check first that this will not damage the brush).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloth\/Tissue Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour on a cloth or tissue and dab onto a surface and keep dabbing in the same place until the paint dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a light shade apply a small amount at a time. For a darker shade apply a larger quantity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Spray Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray moss paint onto a surface straight from the pot using an air brush or pressure pot spray gun. Clean air brush immediately after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoss Effect is water soluble. Moss Effect can be wiped off surfaces in two ways (even when fully dry):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a damp cotton bud.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly dampen one end of the cotton bud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe moss paint with the damp end first, and then with the dry end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wetter the cotton bud, the more moss paint is removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a sheet of kitchen roll (absorbent paper towel).\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst apply moss paint onto the panels so that they are fully covered, and leave to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatter one end of a piece of kitchen roll, and dip this end into water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove most of the water from the flat end so that it’s only slight damp. This can be done by pushing the flat end against other dry pieces of kitchen roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently press the damp flat end of kitchen roll against the dried moss paint, and twist the kitchen roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the kitchen roll in one place, do not wipe side to side across the surface. Some moss paint is left on the model and some removed. Some moss paint will have been wetted by the damp kitchen roll and will change shade to look darker, just like old moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wetter the moss paint gets, the darker the shade. Practice first to check how damp the kitchen roll should be and how much pressure to apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate different shades of moss using water:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply moss paint to a surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a small amount of water to the moss paint and either allow to dry on its own, or dry by dabbing with a piece of kitchen roll or tissue. This usually causes the colours to separate and dry different shades and more patchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater can be applied to the surface after the moss paint has fully dried or when the moss paint is still wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Goblins' Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56600496374095,"sku":"DDM25","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/8785\/8767\/files\/ZlILi5D5L8TL8jPDhS527EClZ8TcJ6Rxxe_75bee5a9-cf7e-498d-85a3-7c241f53d75c.jpg?v=1765621648","url":"https:\/\/thegoblinsnook.co.uk\/products\/dirty-down-moss-effect","provider":"The Goblins Nook | Southampton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}