Paint Magic: Creating a Designer Wall

Suzy Eaton, author of “Whisper Painting” shares the steps for creating your very own designer wall.

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Texture can be a great way to add detail to a plain surface. This project is so easy and fun and will transform something very dull and flat into an inexpensive elegant showpiece. This technique can be used in a small area or over an entire wall.

What you will need to get started:

• Dimensional paint, color of choice

• Masking tape

• Metallic glaze, gold

• Paper plate

• Pencil

• Sea sponge

• Spackle knife, 6″

• Stencil

Instructions for completing your very own designer project:

Step #1: Tape the stencil in desired portion of mantel.

Step #2: Squeeze dimensional paint onto a paper plate.

Step #3: Using the spackle knife, evenly spread dimensional paint over the stencil.

Step #4: Carefully remove the stencil and tape in the next spot on the mantel. Continue this process until your design is finished.

Step #5: Allow to dry for approximately four hours.

Step #6: Wet the sea sponge and wring until damp. Dip into the gold metallic glaze and cover the stenciled design, allowing the glaze to catch the edges of the design. Note: If you feel the color is too dark, use the opposite side of the sponge to wipe off glaze to desired effect.

Step #7: Subtly glaze the rest of mantel with metallic gold to blend in with the stenciled design.

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Suzy Eaton has other great projects which can be seen in her book “Whisper
Painting” published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. New York

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