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Faux Painting Techniques Examples
by Guest on May 9, 2012
The Decorative Art of Wall Painting
Faux painting, also called faux finishing, is used to describe a wide range of decorative painting artistic techniques. The naming comes from the French word faux, meaning false, as these techniques started as a less expensive solution to textures like marble and wood by using artful painting.
 This type of faux finish is achieved by Rag Rolling (dabbing) |
 This faux finish effect is achieved by Brush Stippling |
 This faux effect is created through a combination of Feathering & Stippling |
 This faux finish effect is the result of Wood-Graining |
 Veiny faux finish effects like this are the result of a technique known as Marbling |
dagging at least 2 colors Spong Faux |
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