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Architectural Effects

Architectural EffectsTIP Stucco can be tinted with a small amount of latex paint before applying. SUPPLIES Paint and Tools Crown Moulding Paints Base Coat: Classic White Wash: Nootk Accent Colour:

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Colour Washing

Colour WashingTIP Stand back and view the area that you are colour washing at intervals, to make sure that there is a consistent pattern on the walls. SUPPLIES Paint and Tools Colour Wash Base Coat: Nootka Top Coats: Assiniboine Riel Tools: Rag Glaze Shap

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Dimensional Effects

Dimensional EffectsTIP Be sure to use 'Paintable' caulking. SUPPLIES Paint and Tools Caulking Base Coat: Billowing Sails Top Coat: Singing Sand Yellow Beige Accent Colour: Briar Patch Tools: Acrylic Caulking Caulking

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Faux Stone and Brick

Faux Stone and BrickTIP Create your colours from a real brick whose textures and tones you like. Have it in front of you as you apply your own colours. Remember: Less is more! This technique is permanent, so think carefully Glossary of Popular Constructio

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Floor Effects

Floor EffectsTIP To handle corners and small spaces crumple a small amount of brown paper in your hand and pull the paint off. Handle corners and small areas as you work your way around the room. Cut and crumple

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Fossilized Stone

Fossilized StoneTIP You will need multiples of the cardboard tools, as they become soft after prolonged use. If you are using corrugated cardboard from boxes, you must peel back one side to expose the

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Frottage

FrottageTIP Cut and crumple enough paper to do the room before starting SUPPLIES Paint and Tools Frottage Base Coat: After Glow Top Coat: Light Wedgewood Tools: Medium Weight Brown Paper 2 Roller

 

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Glass Effects

Glass EffectsTIP Experiment with different tools to give different effects SUPPLIES Paint and Tools Stained Glass Base Coat: Capri Tools: Grey Acrylic Caulking Clear Silicone Caulking Caulking Gun Exacto Knife Paper Towels Spray Adhesive Painter's Tape St

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Grass Cloth

Grass ClothTIP Experiment with different tools to give different effects SUPPLIES Paint and Tools Grass Cloth Base Coat: Cree Top Coats: Abbeystone WeatherShield semi-transparent stain Oak Tools: Glaze Soft cotton rope 1/4 diameter Hand drywall sander Tap

 

Added: Fri Oct 11 2002
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Limestone

LimestoneTIP When using stencil, rotate the direction of the stencil to create a more realistic effect. SUGGESTED TEMPLATES SUPPLIES Paint and Tools Base Coat: Gull Island Top Coats: Sandust Drumheller Cayuga Materials: Natural Sea Sponge Paper Plates (15

 

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