JacquardLumiere Metallic and Pearlescent Paint 2.25 Oz, 556 Halo Blue Gold

This paint is amazing!I used the Old-Brass #548 for the two projects I'll talk about here. One was for an old and unique styled and scale lamp with olive-green ceramics between a brass base and neck. The other project was for an Asian-styled jewelry chest I received as a gift during college in '91/'92: The handles are casted metal with a brass finish. I couldn't replace the handles because they are a non-standard screw-hole spacing and overall size/shape.-------------------------------------------------------------------- Pros & Cons--------------------------------------------------------------------+ Opaque, smooth and consistent brass-color coverage with wet or full brush+ Can achieve a brushed but full coverage with dry brushing technique (requires decent to good brush too)+ cleans with water easily, even out of material if cleaned quickly (no drying)+ covers texture imperfections/damage on real brass when using a layered approach- expensive if you are doing a large projectBEST SUITED FOR: Smaller and or detailed projects; people needing a brass appearance on metalSUGGESTIONS: Prep your surfaces, use good brushes; Be patient and take your time for a consistent appearance-------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Lamp Project ------------------------------------------------------------------------Bought the lamp base in a thrift shop for $5... it was a STEAL. I rewired it with a kit from Lowe's. The ceramics was the perfect color and design for what I wanted & needed in the bedroom. The shade came from elsewhere but not relevant for review... For this review, the most relevant piece is that the brass was tarnished and dirty, not a pretty patina. There appeared to be some sort of paint or chemical that was on (possibly spilled on) parts of the brass. I couldn't clean off with brass cleaner or scrub it off with water and a no scratch sponge. I used a super-fine sand paper and small block and started sanding it off the brass. It worked but delicate and time consuming. In the end, I lightly sanded all the brass (give it a brushed appearance was the thought) in the same direction with a focus on achieving a uniform surface and color.Unfortunately, the hardened goo that I sanded left discoloration, and in some spots different texture. So it appeared to be a metal with a brass color or cheap brass since it had a sort of silver tone under/ mixed in the light brass color when I was done. In the areas with textured leaves there was black in the recesses. I left as much of that as possible. I initially put a clear, satin spray on the metal and left it. I had sought a brass paint then but didn't find anything I could use. It wasn't perfect but it was adequate for several years (2006 to 2015).I did some redecorating (new spread & pillows, a decorative mirror above the long dresser, other accents...) and the gold and brass tones made the lamp look really bad. So... I sought out a solution and found Lemiere after reading reviews of that and other paints.I cleaned and dried the surface of the metal. I used a sable hair brush and tested a spot with a half wet/ half dry stroke. It blended well onto the surface so I continued the process. I achieved an opaque, smooth and consistent brass-color coverage with wet or full brush strokes in the flat surfaces. On the damaged/ textured spots I started with a dry brush technique and layered on the paint brushing outward with each coat. It was effective for covering those imperfections really well. I used a dry brush technique and spot wet brush technique on the decorative leaves to allow the black recesses to remain as much as possible. THIS IS WHERE patience pays.. slow and layered dry brushing takes that to keep the visual depth and texture with a paint that is so opaque. However, I don't believe a less opaque paint would have worked to achieve the consistent appearance and especially in the places where the metal was pitted from the damage.It dries quickly. In a few days I may put a clear coat sealer on it... I may not because I think it will change the metal appearance to look like a painted surface if I do that. I am thrilled with the outcome.If the paint chips or changes when dusting/ cleaning, I'll post the outcome.-------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Jewelry Chest handles Project ------------------------------------------------------------------------This isn't a great piece of furniture but it is incredibly functional for me. I have never seen another chest with as useful a storage layout and styling for my bedroom so I maintain it like it was a better piece of furniture. It was from Service-Merchandise back in the early 90's. Over the years the inexpensive, casted-metal handles, that are finished in a brass tone, showed their age. I tried to replace the handles but they are such an odd spacing for the screw holds in the drawers and doors that was impossible. Also, they are a bit ornate so left a unique shadow and physical impression on the wood surface for each handle so if I had found the right size, I would have to refinish the chest completely. So, like the lamp, I painted the handles.It really gave a wow factor: I guess seeing and using it everyday I was blind to just how shabby they had become. Anyway, I found the opague coverage especially useful for covering the ridges and the worn areas of the knob part of the handles. The finish is consistent and does not show brush strokes. I used a wet brush technique with a small sable brush so there are not visible brush strokes so don't look painted. The handles just appear brass.I don't have any idea how well they will wear but I'll post after some time and let you know. I think they will wear pretty well given how the paint dries but we'll see. I am very optimistic.

Extremely smooth and easy to use - many colors - quick dry for a second coat - fast clean up with water!!!!

So smooth and easy to work with~ and the Green Blue Gold Halo color is amazing! *First Photo is my daughters painting and is used with permission, the rest are mine and not even close to finished so dont judge me! lol

This paint is incredible, but I was disappointed in the color of this one because it's not really what I thought it would be. The leather gauntlets I'm working on are dyed with fiebings pro red dye, and this is what the color looks like next to them. The red is on top, and the crimson paint is on a test piece below. It's a nice color, but it leans toward purple. Just be aware of that.

The colors I purchased were just gorgeous!!! I we wanted a beautiful green and the olive exceeded my expectations! The red, called crimson, another gorgeous color! One had a lid that apparently came off in transit, no leaks thank goodness!

Glides on like magic and covers so easily. Photos don't do the luster any justice. I think I've found a new favorite paint brand. Using 547 Indigo over dark base for these projects. Could not be happier with the color.

I wasn’t sure what to expect as this was my first time using a ‘metallic’ paint & the reviews for most are either negative altogether or very mixed opinions. The reviews for this brand were mostly positive & the price is fair so I decided this was the one I’d try & went with the ‘True Gold’, after reading the reviews of pretty much every other metallic gold paint from $2 to $20. I purchased it initially to paint the radiator in my bedroom which was an old ugly silver. This paint goes a long way! It glides on very smooth & to me is just the right consistency, not too thick but not at all thin. I did 3 coats on the radiator & still had nearly half a bottle left. I decided to add a fourth coat just because I could. Although the radiator is still pretty ugly it now blends in with my decor. After that I painted a black leather jewelry box that I’ve long felt was an eye sore but I needed the storage it provides. Now it’s a beautiful shinny gold & matches the rest of my room. I finished off the paint on the jewelry box & just order a second bottle to do one more coat so it looks more even. After that I’m going to paint the legs of my bed frame & the silver metal pins of my headboard. I’ll add more pics once I do & update if I have a change of heart about this paint. I’m sure there might be better options out there but based on the research I did most gold paints look like this, some are a lighter or darker gold or more yellow but if you want a true metallic finish you have to do gold foil. As you can see in my photos this paint has more of a shine on the jewelry box which was black leather (knobs we’re already gold) compared to the radiator so different surfaces will give different results. I highly recommend this if you want gold paint!

Covers great!

This paint is a dream. Goes on smooth, thin, and doesn't leave streaks when painting layers. Doesn't make a brownish mix if they come together. I've used this on cloth, and leather saddle bags. It holds up extremely well in the elements on my saddle bags. Only a few times I've had to fix a scuff, just paint on, use a heat gun a moment to cure it and it's beautiful again.

This is lovely to use and gives an amazing effect on your painting.

Oh, I love the colour of this paint. A little certainly goes a very long way. Thought I'd paint some metallic on my paintings for a change, makes them glow. Good stuff this.

Applied with a brush, very pigmented and provides good coverage. On dark fabric you may need 2 coats. Does what it needs to do for a good price.You get 66.54ml and a little goes a long way.As long as you can use paint this will be easy to use.It does smell a little fishy, but it doesnt linger on the fabric and it isnt too strong.

Easy to use paint. Like the way it flows