After the Rain decorative finish
DECORATIVE FINISH HOW-TO

After the Rain

Artist: Art Deco Unique

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PROJECT SUPPLIES:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 | Prime the surface with an appropriate, high-quality, water-based primer with the low nap roller and allow to fully dry.
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2 | Using the medium plaster trowel, apply a thin layer of Soapstone and let dry.
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3 | Apply a thin layer of Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl. Let dry.
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4 | Mix the following colors:

4a.) One cup Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl with (approx.) one teaspoon Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint Soft Gold.

4b.) One cup Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl with (approx.) one teaspoon Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint Moody.

4c.) One cup Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl with (approx.) one teaspoon Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint Future.

4d.) One cup Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl with (approx.) one teaspoon Pre-Mixed Metallic Paint Splendor.

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5 | Apply an even, thin layer of the 4a mixture from Step 4 on the whole surface area using the medium plaster trowel.
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6 | Apply the rest of the 4b, 4c, and 4d mixtures from Step 4 using a painting knife or small spatula, and gently drag the material in a vertical direction.
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7 | Add Metallic Texture Tint Base Pearl (approx. one teaspoon) on your medium plaster trowel or on the blue blade spatula. Start blending the colors by pressing slightly until you reach the desired design.
(Photo 8)

Tip: Try to move the trowel/spatula vertically so you get a strié effect.

Here is the final texture.
(Photo 9)

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About the Artists
Elena and Rodica are two prosperous and hardworking individuals united by a common interest and artistry. E & R Wall Art by Art Deco Unique are open to travel and collaboration with designers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners. Based in New York with an Eastern European background, they learned to thrive open-minded and border-less. Each wall art commission consistently requires individual touch and specific combination of technics. Elena graduated as a Fashion Designer in 2010, and Rodica graduated as a Mural Artist in Design and Decorative in Design and Decorative Arts in 2006. Their years of experience in Murals, Gilding, Mosaic, and Decorative Finishes, along with academic achievements and diverse artistic skills, demonstrate imminent triumph and delight through their Wall Art and Design. Art Deco Unique brings joy by doing what they love, and their talent is recognized at national and international competitions, winning multiple awards along the years. The experience gained from multiple projects, combined with their knowledge and curiosity, engaged a beautiful cooperation between them and the versatility of Golden Paintworks products. Rodica and Elena are excited for challenges and new opportunities to dig into their luggage full of ideas.

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