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How to Apply a Plastique Faux Painting Technique

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Plastique is a faux painting technique that provides rich, mottled texture to enhance any room.
Step 5: Apply the second color.
To apply the second process color, start with a clean piece of plastic. Wad it into a pad, and dip it into the lighter green highlight color, which is our second process color. Gently pat this color over the first, randomly blending the two patterns together.
Pat the second color over the first to blend the two patterns.

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