Abandoned bathtub - aged interior with frog
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The initial algae process turned out well. Then it was time for the ring around the tub. I took a smaller brush and kept making rounds with a further paint wash, dropping liquid down the sides. They were such light layers of watered down paint that they dried quickly, allowing me to build up layers of rings. It was too light and too matte when dry, so I did a third round with darker green and satin varnish mixed in.
Though the faucets are long gone, I added the overflow cover plate made from a pen cap. I had done this before for the Heritage tub, and it worked well. I painted it silver and then aged it with washes before gluing it in place. I also drilled out the drain hole and painted the subsequent bare plastic. I added gloss painted details to the interior using Triple Thick Gloss Glaze, like there's always some moisture in there. With all the rust and grime, you can't even tell there was a drilling misfire.
Yes, this tiny frog feels right at home. I've named him Herbert. 
Now it will sit until I get to the final landscaping.
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