DECORATIVE FINISH HOW-TO

Chiara

Artist: Chimenti Studios

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Basecoat with Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl, tinted to color BM 669 Oceanic Teal with a trowel (two coats), leaving some interest/texture as you see fit.
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2 | Apply your vinyl stencil.
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3 | Trowel on glaze 100%, tinted with Transparent Red Oxide. Let dry 24 hours.
(Photo 3)

4 | Remove the large parts of the vinyl stencil.
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5 | Trowel on glaze tinted with Transparent Red Oxide again.
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6 | Remove all small areas of the vinyl stencil.
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7 | Trowel on glaze 100% tinted to color BM 2053-30 North Sea
Green.
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8 | Let dry. Here is a closeup of the final finish.
(Photo 10)

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Carrie Chimenti

About the Artist
Chimenti, a citizen of the USA and Italy began her sculpting career in Florence, Italy in 1996. She obtained a BFA in sculpture from Miami University in 1998 and an MFA in sculpture from American University, Italy in 2002. After completing her MFA, she worked for the world-renowned sculptor Beverly Pepper in Todi, Italy. In 2009 she completed a Japanese plaster course and since then, has continued her studies across the USA and has completed contract work for various WI builders, as well as subcontract work for other artistic wall and Italian plaster finishing companies in the USA. Chimenti has traveled to Florida, Ohio, Washington DC and New York City to complete Italian Plaster and decorative wall finishes for private home owners and commercial customers. Chimenti is typically in her studio sculpting personal, commissioned or charitable works while quoting/accepting projects for artistic walls & ceilings through Chimenti Studios.

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