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Artist: Chimenti Studios
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PROJECT SUPPLIES:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 | Basecoat with satin finish latex paint, color of your choice.
2 | Trowel on Weathered Granite, untinted.
(Photo 1)
3 | Work your way down with the trowel to meet up with a green tinted Weathered Granite [SW 6468].
(Photos 2-3)
4 | To achieve darker areas, use your green tint [tinted to match SW 6468] directly on the trowel and make horizontal “wavy” movements. The goal is to achieve a slight Ombre look.
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5 | With a chip brush, dab Wunda Size centrally on the wall and let dry.
6 | Apply Imitation Gold Leaf to areas where you applied your Wunda Size.
7 | Knock down gold leaf with a brush.
(Photo 6)
8 | Add clear coat of your choice to wall. Here is the final finish.
(Photo 7)
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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