Once the cast was dry and hard (48 hours later), I trimmed the edges with shears to the shape I wanted and then slightly sanded them to make it smoother. Then I went to town with white acrylic Gesso, which primes and thickens. I did two THICK coats to both the inside and outside, letting it dry fully and lightly sanding between coats.
Next was the dark brown acrylic paint, color Raw Umber, which I did at least 2 coats of to both sides. Again, it has to dry completely between coats. I might have done 3 coats, don't remember. I wanted it thick and as smooth as I could make it!
Then the fun part happened! I texturized the outside with a gold colored metallic acrylic paint, using a large sponge. It was fun. It shimmers in the light! :) once that was done and dry, it was time for gloss. I used an acrylic high gloss spray and did two good coats to both sides.
I love what we've created! I can't wait to see Norah lounging in there for newborn pictures, and later as a decoration in our home.
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