The Artisan Company is New Zealand’s leading boutique paint manufacturer, proudly homegrown and rooted in a rich heritage of luxury designer paints and premium decorative finishes. We formulate and manufacture all our paints locally, with an uncompromising focus on quality.
Our richly pigmented, high-performance paint systems are crafted using the latest in paint technology and Kiwi ingenuity. The result: an artisanal paint experience that’s low in VOCs, fast-drying, and requires minimal preparation - making it easier than ever to achieve beautiful, decorative finishes at home.
From our luxurious wall paints and premium chalk paints, to Velvet Luxe - our innovative indoor-outdoor hybrid - and a curated range of metallics and stone effects, The Artisan Company offers a world of creative possibilities for bespoke interior design.
REASONS TO LOVE
Artisan Premium Chalk Paint
Adhere's to Pretty much anything with No Sanding or Priming, little to no prep, just paint. Low in Voc, fast drying with little to no odour. A beautiful rich, multi-pigmented paint with Premium coverage. Uniquely formulated, and capable of endless decorative & artisanal paint effects for those who are after quality. With 67 crafted colours in the Artisanal colour palette, each one complexly multi-pigmented for depth & life in colour. Proudly Crafted, Designed & Made in New Zealand by Artisans.
Wild Honeycomb is a warm, cosy, and inviting deep cream yellow inspired by the richness of natural honeycomb. Traditional yet versatile, this colour brings a gentle sense of comfort into an interior
Green House is a beautiful warm soft green chalk paint inspired by the romantic architecture of 1920s Art Deco greenhouses, filled with lush botanical life and natural light. This colour captures the serene yet vibrant energy.
Wild Tusk is a serene, elegant off-white inspired by the majestic beauty of elephant tusks. This soft ivory hue is bright enough to uplift a room while remaining gentle and easy on the eye.
Taking metallics to new heights
metallic alchemy range
Taking Artisanal metallic finishes to new heights. A two part system that allows you to mix the perfect amount of Artisan metallics as you need it, providing you with the longest possible shelf life. We've sourced, crafted and developed our Metallic Alchemy system with the highest quality materials and have deconstructed it to provide you with the absolute freedom to create anything from liquid leaf like metallics right through to semi translucent metallics for layering; the options are truly endless. Our Illuminator and Metallic Concentrates when mixed together will allow you to create bespoke metallic finishes that are not only visually captivating, with intense luminosity but will also hold a strength within that makes it durable and highly functional.
Illuminator
Regular price $40.00Crafted & developed for strength, durability & luminosity. Our Illuminator activates & fuses with our Artisan Metallic Concentrates creating a strong high quality luminous metallic finish that is both visually stunning and highly functional.
Designed to be mixed & locked in with our Artisan Metallic Concentrates in varying proportions to create a wide range of stunning artisanal metallic finishes with intense luminosity & strength.
Always stir well to disperse ingredients evenly before use
Comes in a 120ml glass jar
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Metallic Concentrate: Golden Blush
Regular price $32.00Powerful, rich, high quality metallic concentrates. Beautifully milled and artisanally blended for stunning depth, luminosity & strength and a little goes an extremely long way.
Designed to be mixed & locked in with our Artisan Illuminator in varying proportions to create a wide range of stunning artisanal metallic finishes with intense luminosity & strength.
TIP: For a semi translucent metallic glaze, mix a small amount or you Metallic Concentrate with your Artisan Illuminator to create a runny glaze like consistency. For a full strength metallic, add and mix until you achieve a full body creamy consistency.
Shake each concentrate vigorously at least 6 times or more before use, for a light fluffy and powdery consistency and to evenly disperse all the ingredients before use.
Simply mix your Metallic concentrate in varying proportions with your Artisan Illuminator to create your perfect Artisan metallic finish that's not only beautifully captivating but also highly functional. The more Metallic Concentrate you add into your Illuminator, the more dense your metallic will be.
Comes in 30ml Jar
Golden Blush:
Limited Edition available this summer or until sold , this exquisite champagne shade balances gracefully between warm silver and soft pale gold. Both elegant and unique, it offers a stunning depth that catches and plays with the light beautifully.
Some of our favourite Premium Chalk Paint bases to go under Golden Blush :
Tahr, Clubhouse Grey, Old Espresso, Stormy Creek
Download PDS Watch how to create an Artisan Aged Black metal finish with After Midnight
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Metallic Concentrate: Somerset Gold
Regular price $32.00Powerful, rich, high quality metallic concentrates. Beautifully milled and artisanally blended for stunning depth, luminosity & strength and a little goes an extremely long way.
Designed to be mixed & locked in with our Artisan Illuminator in varying proportions to create a wide range of stunning artisanal metallic finishes with intense luminosity & strength.
TIP: For a semi translucent metallic glaze, mix a small amount or you Metallic Concentrate with your Artisan Illuminator to create a runny glaze like consistency. For a full strength metallic, add and mix until you achieve a full body creamy consistency.
Shake each concentrate vigorously at least 6 times or more before use, for a light fluffy and powdery consistency and to evenly disperse all the ingredients before use.
Simply mix your Metallic concentrate in varying proportions with your Artisan Illuminator to create your perfect Artisan metallic finish that's not only beautifully captivating but also highly functional. The more Metallic Concentrate you add into your Illuminator, the more dense your metallic will be.
Comes in 30ml e Jar
Somerset Gold: A lovely soft, light warm gold, reminding us of beautiful golden sunsets and the shimmery golden hues that gets casts across the landscape on a hot summery evening.
Some of our favourite Premium Chalk Paint bases to go under Somerset:
Clubhouse Grey, Old Espresso, Burmese, Mali
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Metallic Concentrate: Indie Gold
Regular price $32.00Powerful, rich, high quality metallic concentrates. Beautifully milled and artisanally blended for stunning depth, luminosity & strength and a little goes an extremely long way.
Designed to be mixed & locked in with our Artisan Illuminator in varying proportions to create a wide range of stunning artisanal metallic finishes with intense luminosity & strength.
TIP: For a semi translucent metallic glaze, mix a small amount or you Metallic Concentrate with your Artisan Illuminator to create a runny glaze like consistency. For a full strength metallic, add and mix until you achieve a full body creamy consistency.
Shake each concentrate vigorously at least 6 times or more before use, for a light fluffy and powdery consistency and to evenly disperse all the ingredients before use.
Simply mix your Metallic concentrate in varying proportions with your Artisan Illuminator to create your perfect Artisan metallic finish that's not only beautifully captivating but also highly functional. The more Metallic Concentrate you add into your Illuminator, the more dense your metallic will be.
Comes in 30ml e Jar
Indie Gold: is our powerhouse gold. Strong and intense and crafted for those who love a strong "gold" a modern version of the classic "gold gilt look" For a warmer gold try using a colour like Firelfly Premium Chalk paint underneath or for a cooler version try Clubhouse Grey or for a deeper gold try Carbon Black Premium Chalk paint.
Some of our favourite Premium Chalk Paint bases to go under Somerset:
Firefly for a warmer Indie Gold
Clubhouse for a cooler Indie Gold
Carbon Black for a deeper Indie Gold
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Onyx Shadow- Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Available from October 10th – Pre-orders are Open!
We are excited to announce that pre-orders are open! Any orders placed before October 10th will be shipped on the release date on 10th of October.
Colour Description : Onyx Shadow is our rich, deep black stone from the Artisan Stone Effects Collection. Mysterious, stylish, and bold, it adds a sleek, edgy touch, perfect for elevating any design into modern sophistication.
Onyx Shadow is the deepest shade in our Stone Effects collection. Its rich black hue offers depth without being overly harsh, maintaining a subtle softness that makes it perfect for modern stone finishes in both interior and exterior spaces.
Blends well with: Onyx Shadow blends seamlessly with Elephant Dust to create a dynamic stone effect, ranging from grey and charcoal to deep black.
Get Creative: Enhance its richness by using our Artisan Gloss lacquer on top for a glossy black stone look, or do a coat of Midnight Metallic Concentrate over the top for a lustrous metallic black stone finish.
Ideal for crafting bold stone textures, it’s perfect for feature walls in modern, contemporary spaces or for creating a striking accent in décor.
What is Artisan Stone Effects : A revolutionary new Artisan Product ;proudly developed and made right here in NZ. Uniquely formulated from the ground and designed for it's ease of use, strength and versatility in applications. It allows you to transform almost any surface into beautiful Artisanal Stone Effects.
Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, from decor, pots to walls; your limited only by your imagination. This water based product with low VOC's is best applied with our carefully selected Artisan Stone Effect tools or a Staalmeester flat brush. Available in 6 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but is highly dependent upon style of finished required. Available in a 1ltr tin and 4ltr tin size for projects.
Download the Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below : 
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Pure Santorini - Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Available from October 10th – Pre-orders are Open!
We are excited to announce that pre-orders are open! Any orders placed before October 10th will be shipped on the release date on 10th of October.
Colour Description : Pure Santorini is exactly as its name suggests—pure, bright, and white. Inspired by the iconic white buildings of Santorini’s cliffside, it’s the cleanest, brightest white in our Stone Effects collection. Perfect for those looking to achieve a fresh, modern, or coastal aesthetic.
Create stunning white stone finishes and textures with Pure Santorini, a captivating shade of stone white. Its subtle softness ensures a bright, yet not overly stark, appearance, making it ideal for both interior and exterior spaces.
Blends well with :Pure Santorini blends beautifully with Rustic Rye, allowing you to create a variety of natural "white" tones for a more nuanced and varied stone finish.
Get Creative :Achieve a glossy white stone finish by applying our Artisan Gloss lacquer over the top, or create a luminous effect with Luna Pearl metallic concentrate for a radiant white stone finish.
As it is: Perfect for crafting beautiful white stone textures on walls or décor, Pure Santorini brings light and brightness. Its textural stone effects adds depth and interest, making it a stunning choice for modern or coastal spaces.
What is Artisan Stone Effects : A revolutionary new Artisan Product ;proudly developed and made right here in NZ. Uniquely formulated from the ground and designed for it's ease of use, strength and versatility in applications. It allows you to transform almost any surface into beautiful Artisanal Stone Effects.
Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, from decor, pots to walls; your limited only by your imagination. This water based product with low VOC's is best applied with our carefully selected Artisan Stone Effect tools or a Staalmeester flat brush form our 2023 or 2010 range. Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but highly dependent upon style of finished required. Available in a 1ltr tin and 4ltr tin size for projects.
Download the Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below :
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Elephant Dust - Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Colour Description : Elephant Dust is our lightest grey in in the Artisan Stone Effects Range, modern and contemporary and a staple in the range for creating authentic grey stone effects.
Mixes and blends well with Crushed Graphite for a wide range of grey Stone Effects variations
Chic, industrial, modern and Contemporary on Walls
What is Artisan Stone Effects :
A revolutionary Artisan Product proudly developed and made right here in NZ and we're pretty excited to be opening another realm of possibilities for our customers with this leading Artisanal product.Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
We recommend applying Artisan Stone Effects with our recommended Artisan Stone Effects spreading tool kit or a Staalmeester brush. For best results use a combination of both which will allow you to create the widest range of Artisanal Stone Effects on your projects
Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and Coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but highly dependent upon style, type of texture and finish required. Available in a 1 Litre ℮ and 4 Litre ℮ size for projects.
Download Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below :
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Black Truffle - Stone Effects
Regular price $95.00Colour Description : Black Truffle is our beautiful Warm Deep Earthy brown in the Artisan Stone Effects Range, ideal for tropical style homes, farmhouse rustic or those who are looking to create spaces with natural earthy tones.
Mixes and blends well with Rustic Rye for a wide range of natural and earthy shades.
Moody and luxurious on walls creating with an earthy look and feel and pairs stunningly with tropical greens or lush greenery.
What is Artisan Stone Effects :
A revolutionary Artisan Product proudly developed and made right here in NZ and we're pretty excited to be opening another realm of possibilities for our customers with this leading Artisanal product.
Uniquely formulated from the ground up for Artisan quality, strength and versatility. It allows you to transform almost any surface into beautiful Artisan Stone Effects with little to no preparation with a freedom to create a wide range of different Stone Effects. Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, from decor, pots to walls; your limited only by your imagination...
Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
We recommend applying Artisan Stone Effects with our recommended Artisan Stone Effects spreading tool kit or a Staalmeester brush. For best results use a combination of both which will allow you to create the widest range of Artisanal Stone Effects on your projects
Available in 4 carefully crafted Artisan colours loaded with rich pigments for that Artisanal quality & experience.
Sizes and Coverage: Approximately 16m2 per litre but highly dependent upon style, type of texture and finish required. Available in a 1 Litre ℮ and 4 Litre ℮ size for projects.
Download the Artisan Product Data Sheet for more information by clicking on the image link below :
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
"When you have the freedom of rich colours & stunning finishes... The design aspect of an interior space becomes free & creatively bespoke" - THE ARTISAN COMPANY
Sleek Contemporary Metallic (Pewter Video included)
Regular price $0.00A great paint recipe for those looking to create a luxe modern contemporary look . The Metallic Creme is highly reflective creating a beautiful pewter finish paired with Carbon Black making it sleek, chic and completely bespoke. The drawers have been painted in Carbon Black with Clear Wax whilst the frames and handles in the Artisan Metallic Creme.
What you will need: (sized subject to the type of project)
Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint
Pewter Metallic Creme
Artisan Clear wax
Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18
Series 1060 Spalter brush
Series 3600 Natural bristle brush
Method
Painting:
Paint and feather 1 coat of Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint in all directions. With your size 18 brush, make sure you load the paint on generously, then spread, take the pressure of your paint brush and feather and flatten the brush strokes while wet. Apply 1-2 coats until you achieve full coverage
Once dry lightly sand any unnatural textures using 240 grit sandpaper until you are happy with the level of texture on it, note: when you sand Carbon Black it will scuff to light grey colour, this will disappear once you apply your wax.
Waxing:
In sections with your Staalmeester natural bristle brush, apply the Artisan Clear wax brushing in all directions, lightly wipe away the excess wax with a lint-free rag as you go. Ensuring you only wax the areas that will remain black, don't wax the areas in which you plan to highlight in Pewter as the metallic creme will need to be applied straight onto the raw (unwaxed) premium chalk paint.
Metallic Creme:
Using your Spalter brush, pick up your Pewter Metallic Creme and brush out on your chosen areas (over the carbon black) where you would like to enhance it with Pewter, as your applying take the pressure off your brush to feather and blend any visible brushstrokes for a more flawless finish.
Once dry, apply your second coat of Pewter Metallic Creme to your selected areas.
TIP:
Spalter brushes are designed to work in with our Metallic Alchemy range and are available in different sizes to allow you to create beautiful, flawless metallic finishes.
You can also apply this method to any handles or hardware you want to update.
Watch the Video on creating a pewter finish by clicking on the image below:
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
Ready to paint and can't access a retailer? Order all your products online by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Coastal Grey Blues
Regular price $0.00This paint finish evokes a beautiful fusion of both strength and calm. Soft and moody, we picture this restful paint finish sitting in a little beach shack along the coast. Sitting underneath the beautiful depth of the Carbon Black coloured wax are the soft and moody blues of Stormy Creek and Hokitika Gorge. The combination of these lovely colours would also look great as a textured rustic finish.
What you will need: (sizes dependant on the project)
Stormy Creek Premium Chalk Paint
Hokitika Gorge Premium Chalk Paint
Carbon Black Premium Chalk Paint
Artisan Clear wax
Artisan Dark wax
Staalmeester size 18 brush
Natural bristle brush
Lint-free rags
Optional: gold or silver gilding wax
Method
Painting:
Paint in all directions with your Stormy Creek Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18 brush. Loading the paint on your brush generously then spreading out the paint out.
Once dry if a second coat is required apply the second coat by brushing in all directions in areas that need filling.
Once dry, lightly sand any unnatural textures ensuring you allow the brush strokes and subtle texture to remain.
Coloured Waxing:
With a little bit of Artisan dark wax on your natural bristle brush, in sections, brush in all directions over the top of your Stormy Creek paint finish. Gently wipe off the excess Clear wax with a lint-free rag.
Hokitika Gorge Coloured wax:
Mix your Artisan Clear wax and Hokitika Premium Chalk Paint in a 1:1 ratio of strength. Pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush and apply it in sections in the areas you wish to highlight. Gently wipe off the excess wax with your lint-free rag and continue onto the next section.
Carbon Black Coloured wax:
Use the mixing ratio as stated above to mix your coloured wax. Pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush, brush out in the corners and details to create shadowing, age and depth, lightly blending out as you go, to create further depth and mood.
TIP: as you layer one wax over the other, mix and make the ratio stronger and stronger, the stronger you coloured wax is the smaller the section in which you will apply before wiping back.
Take a look at how to work with multiple coloured waxes on this video
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
Ready to paint and can't access a retailer? Order all your products online by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Fresh, Light & Airy
Regular price $0.00Fresh, Light & Airy is this beautiful paint finish, going white with depth and character, it's going white but still with holding an elegant softness.
What you will need:
Imperial Linen Premium Chalk Paint 1 Litre
Sea Mist Premium Chalk Paint 120ml
Potters Clay Premium Chalk Paint 120ml
Clubhouse Grey Premium Chalk Paint 120ml
Soft Gold Metallic Creme 120ml
Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18
Series 3600 Natural bristle brush
Lint-free rags
Method
Painting:
Spread out 1 coat of Imperial Linen Premium Chalk Paint in all directions. With your size 18 brush, make sure you load the paint on generously to achieve good coverage on the first coat. Once dry, if there are any areas that have not been covered, lightly feather the paint over those areas or apply a second coat .
Once dry lightly sand any unnatural textures ensuring you allow the brush strokes and subtle texture to remain.
Metallic Creme:
Apply the Soft gold metallic creme to any areas you wish to highlight, such as the bevels, edges and details.
Waxing:
Sea Mist coloured wax:
Mix the Artisan Clear wax and Sea Mist Premium Chalk Paint together in a 1:1 ratio. Pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush and apply it over your piece in a section. Gently wipe off the excess wax with your lint-free rag and repeat until you have waxed the entire piece. Once you have waxed the entire piece let it settle and move onto your next mixture.
Potters Clay coloured wax:
Mix your Potters Clay coloured wax make it slightly stronger in strength, pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush, and lightly brush over "selected" areas such as corners, carvings and areas you want to create some "shadowing" then very gently wipe and blend with your clean lint free rag.
Clubhouse Grey coloured wax:
Follow the mixing ratio stated above to create your coloured wax, pick up a small amount on your natural bristle brush, in sections, and lightly brush over the details and corners to create further shadowing and depth, making sure to turn over your lint-free rag to a clean section as you gently wipe away the excess wax.
TIP:
Lightly buff some triple zero fine grade steel wool over selected areas to highlight the large flat areas and pull back some coloured wax if you are finding the coloured waxes too strong.
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
Ready to paint and can't access a retailer? Order all your products online by clicking here
The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
Distressed & Rustic in Country Mustard (Video Available)
Regular price $0.00A bold and rustic paint finish. With a stunning, warm, old-worldly glow, this highly decorative finish is eye capturing and show-stoppingly beautiful. Create this look with hints of dark green, and accents of red and brown hues, the finishing touches of Classic Gold metallic creme all blended, layered and beautifully shaded, and you will have yourself a Country Mustard masterpiece full of depth age and character.
What you will need: (sizes dependant on the project)
Country Mustard Premium Chalk Paint
Brickyard Premium Chalk Paint
Starling Premium Chalk Paint
Artisan Dark wax
Staalmeester size 18 brush
Natural bristle brush
Lint-free rags
Optional: gold or silver gilding wax
Method
Painting:
Paint in all directions with your County Mustard Chalk Paint using a Staalmeester Series 2020 Pro hybrid size 18 brush. Loading the paint on your brush generously then spreading out the paint out.
Once dry if a second coat is required apply the second coat by brushing in all directions in areas that need filling.
Once dry, lightly sand any unnatural textures ensuring you allow the brush strokes and subtle texture to remain.
Coloured Waxing and detailing:
Take a look by clicking on the Video here or by clicking the image below
Detail & Enhance
Enhance with metallic gold gilding wax or metallic creme
Download The Artisan Recipe by clicking here 
TIP: use clear wax back over the coloured waxes to blend and highlight if you feel your coloured waxes are too strong
Take this Recipe into any Artisan Retailer for a live demo, find our retailers here.
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The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.
