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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.
Rag Rolling (dabbing)
This type of faux finish is achieved by
Brush Stippling
This faux finish effect is achieved by
Wood-Graining
This faux finish effect is the result of
Marbling
Veiny faux finish effects like this are the result of a technique known as
Spong Faux
dagging at least 2 colors with a sponge Spong Faux
An effect is created through a combination of Feathering & Stippling
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