First, apply the Base Coat and allow to dry thoroughly. Then, apply the Porcelain Crackle glaze generously with a foam brush in an "X" pattern. Do not overwork the glaze! As the clear crackle glaze dries, fine cracks will appear on the surface of the Base Coat.

This technique has three layers. The bottom layer is the Base Coat. The middle layer is the clear Weathered Crackle Glaze. The top layer is the topcoat of Flat Paint. The topcoat of Flat Paint will crack, showing the Base Coat underneath. Choose contrasting Base Coat and Flat Paint colors for a dramatic effect. See similar questions...

Generally, the heavier the Porcelain Crackle Glaze is applied, the larger the crackle pattern will be. A smaller amount of glaze will yield a finer crackle pattern. Do not use too little glaze or you may not have enough to crackle the paint. See similar questions...

Because the cracks are the same color as the Base Coat you will need to highlight them. Allow the crackle to dry at least 24 hours, and then rub in Aging glaze in your choice of Asphaltum (for lighter colored Base Coats) or Pickling White (for darker colored Base Coats). Or, for a colorful look use the Translucent Color glazes. Use a dry, clean rag and rub on the glaze in a circular pattern. A freehand technique done by crumpling, and rolling rags onto the surface. See similar questions...

It takes two or more appointments to restore teeth with porcelain veneers. During the first appointment, the doctor shapes and lightly roughens the surface of the teeth. Then impressions are taken that the doctor uses to make exact working models of the mouth. It's on these models that the porcelain veneers get artistically crafted to fit the prepared teeth. During the second appointment, the prepared teeth get cleaned and polished. See similar questions...

Overwork basically means over brushing or over rolling. Once the weathered crackle glaze is on the surface, do not go back over it. If you do keep working the glaze, there is a chance that the process will not work and the glaze will not crack. The same holds true for the topcoat of Flat Paint. Apply the paint in one direction and leave it alone, do not keep brushing or rolling to smooth it out. Remember, it will crack anyway, so it doesn't need to be perfectly applied. See similar questions...

Porcelain tile is a dense clay mixture that provides a very dense body tile. It is considered an impervious body which means its absorption is less than 0.5%. As in all things in life, not every porcelain is made equal and there are trade offs for using this type of tile. There are higher quality porcelains and lower quality porcelains. Red or brown body tiles come in a wide range of quality as well. See similar questions...

Fine ground white clay, molded and fired in an oven for eight hours at 1200 degrees. Finished with a glazed, underglazed, or "bisque" finish. Glazing produces a high gloss; underglaze produces a matte finish. Bisque is a matte finish without glaze. After finishing, the item is "cooked" for six hours at 800 degrees. See similar questions...

You can have your veneers in as little as two visits. During the first visit we take an impression of your teeth. Then once the ceramist at the dental laboratory is done custom crafting your veneers, you would come in for a visit to seat (cement) the veneers. See similar questions...

Some dentists try and place veneers directly over a patients’ teeth without reducing the tooth structure. The veneer basically gets “stuck on” to the tooth surface, creating bulky looking teeth. This problem can be eliminated by proper diagnosis and planning, which will indicate exactly how much tooth surface needs to be prepared to create an outstanding final result. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Veneers are secured painlessly during two office visits and anesthesia may not be required. See similar questions...

The brown stain is from too much iron in your water. It is closely related to simple rust you see on metal, which is iron oxide. Probably the source of the water you use is ground water, and the water has filtered through rocks containing iron-rich minerals on the way to the well. See similar questions...

Zanfel works safely into the dermal layer of your skin, binds to the urushiol oil, and, when rinsed off, takes the oil with it down the drain. See similar questions...