Hello,

I posted a question back in April regarding a photo titled "Faux Weathered Plaster."

Here’s a link to the photo:
http://www.weknowfaux.com/FauxFinishGallery.html
It is the 8th one down on the left side that says "Faux Weathered Plaster".

After hearing from an artist, it was determined that it was a faux finish instead of a plaster, so this is really a faux finish question.
(sorry - I hope that's okay!)

I’ve returned to the forum to find out if anyone has any advice on how to imitate the finish in the photo.
For example, is there an ingredient that I could mix into the paint in order to make it run?
Or, is there a technique that I could practice on sample boards?
I'm really looking forward to experimenting in order to achieve the same effect in the photo, but don't know where to start. One other thing that I noticed is that the photo is titled "adicolor012" so I'm guessing that the product is from Adicolor?

As a side note, I met with 2 artists who graduated from the School of Italian Plastery and both were great. Jolene Hemeon actually did my bathroom using a ragged on technique.

Anyway, if anyone has any advice on how to create the finish exactly like the photo, then I would appreciate it.
Thanks for your time – this forum is a great resource.

Thanks Again

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Bunny,

Jolene is very talented have you tried to ask her about this? If you have experience in faux you could probabaly pull it off. Depending on your experience it may be hard to put into words. Mediums can be dragged, blotted, pounced, blended with hundreds of techniques and tools. The basic rag, sponge, spatulas and brushes are used a lot. Sorry not to be much help, but one artist could achieve the same look using a totally different medium and technique. Look at the finish then do it as you see it. Could be fun and you will learn just by trying it. A lot of us here are taking the Safra plasters to levels of our own imaginations. Your right this is a Faux question but we are glad to help you if we can. Maybe someone here can be better help you. Have you tried to ask this at Murals Plus or a Faux forum yet?

Good Luck and your confidence will get you there. Hope you can take the Plaster class here someday.

Vallie

Adding to what Vallie has said even with the exact method and color of application the finish will vary with the person applying it.
I'm thinking Travertino could be used for this.

Marsha

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Hi,

The photo you referenced is from another school’s web site. Have you contacted that school regarding the finish?

The finish in question is not difficult to reproduce. But to do so on a public forum is not fair to the source that you have referenced. We as professionals should not analyze, dissect, critique, and post formulas of other professionals' work on-line without their permission. Please consider the ethical ramifications of this and legal issues also.

Try and contact the source for this information. If that is not possible, then please respect the professional nature of this forum and do not ask others here to plagiarize others' copyrighted work and photos.


Thank you for your cooperation.

David

Why can't we just delete our messages???

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Bunny,
I spoke to the owner of the school and he is flattered that you have asked about this finish.
He said to try different things and use the picture to come up with your own techniques.
If you see somthing you like always use it for a reference to grow as an artist. My site is open for all to see and to inspire. The owner is very happy that you are inspired by his work. He said feel free to experiment on your own anytime. He can not give out specific details of how to do it or he would never have any students. You may ask any questions here that you may have. We do not want anyone to feel that they are disrespectful, or unethical. The owner of this company told me that the highest form of flattery is to be inspired by any finish. Please dismiss the post on legal and ethical issues we are a friendly forum and respect your visits.

Vallie Duncan
Moderator

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Vallie Duncan

Dave, Welcome back as we sure missed your opinions and your advice.Look forward to hearing from you again.Hope the move went well.
Ken.

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the welcome!
We are doing well and the move went fine.
I'll check back in when I can.

Take care and be blessed!

David

Great move Vallie. You set such a good example for other applicators. David, glad you are back. You have been missed.
Doyle