Slate Mist Plaster with gold raised border
2009-12-27
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| Plaster used: Decorative Plaster - White tinted to Pratt and Lambert 24-21. | ||
| Pigment used: White | ||
Step 1: Fill holes and prepare room by taping off ceiling, doors and trim.Step 2: Using a flat paint tinted P&L 24-21 mix one teaspoon of sand and shake well. Roll out entire room and let dry. This will add grit for your plaster to adhere to. |
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Step 3: Using a spatula or trowel,
apply thin coats in a multi-directional patch-work over the surface;
imagine yourself creating peaks and then valleys. ( When two people are
working, one creates the peaks and the other will fill in the valleys.)
This makes an even pattern of cross-hatching. Continue until all of the
desired area is covered. Let Dry. | ||
Step 4: Repeat step 3 to completion. You are building layers. Let Dry.
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Step 5: Using white Pigment, diluted in water about 3 tablespoons to a quart, rub in with sponge or brush until desired shade is attained. Allow to dry. The wash is not permanent at this point and can be diluted with a wet sponge if color is determined to be too dark.
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Step 6: To protect the look and keep the illusion of stone we suggest the use of a satin varnish or wax - Flat. This can be applied with a regular household sponge. One suggestion is to use a short pile or whizz roller when applying the varnish.
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Step 7: Using CE's Scroll border or border of your desire apply Metallic Wax - Gold over stencil with sponge, continue the border stencil repeat around the entire room. Let Dry.
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*For a stencil variation, try using a single stencil
with white decorative plaster. Placement of this smaller stencil should
be strategically staggered throughout the wall space. Apply thin coats
of plaster with spatula. Lift stencil and enjoy! 
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