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How to Apply a Stripes Faux Painting Technique

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The technique of faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. Striped effects create rich textures and handmade detail that cannot be matched by wallpaper patterns, and they make a room with a low ceiling appear taller.
Step 11: Use a rag to create the pattern.
For the next step, you need to be wearing painter’s gloves. Shake out and crunch up a clean, white cotton rag into a loose ball. Gently pat the cotton rag on the wet process glaze, which removes glaze to set the pattern. As you pick up paint, turn the rag so you continue to work with a fresh area of cloth.
Gently pat the rag onto the wet glaze.

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