Additional Decorating Ideas/Applications:
# Sponge painting
# Faux finishing
# Craft and decorative painting
# Create a wash: Thin with Brush 'n Blend Extender for making paint transparent, floating or shading color.
# Create a glaze: Mix with Faux Glazing Medium for home decor faux finishing techniques like marbleizing and sponging.
# Create a fabric paint: Mix with Fabric Medium to create a washable paint for decorating fabrics. Let dry 24 to 48 hours. Heat set.
# Create crackle finishes: Use with Weathered Wood Crackling Medium. Basecoat with Americana, apply Weathered Wood, and then paint a contrasting color of Americana over the Weathered Wood.
# For canvas painting: Add Control Medium to extend blending time and improve brushability.
# For air brushing: Thin with 30 percent water or Brush 'n Blend Extender for ease in air-brushing.
# For watercolor: Add Brush 'n Blend Extender or water for transparent watercolor effects.
# For stenciling: Americana can be used as is. Apply with a stencil brush or other preferred stenciling techniques.

Helpful Hints:
# Shake well
# Apply one well-brushed coat using a large, soft brush for larger areas and a smaller soft brush for small areas and design work.
# Paint can also be applied with a synthetic or sponge brush
# With some transparent colors, additional coats may be required.
# Allow to dry thoroughly before applying additional coats or varnish.
# For candle painting, mix equal parts Americana with Paint Adhesion Medium.
# For textural painting, tint Decorating Paste with Americana.
# Add Brush 'n Blend Extender to slow drying time.