How to create a faux finish: Subtractive Glazing Method / Frottage
<Tab/><Tab/>Throughout the years magicians, artists, and all people alike try to fool the eye. This can be achieved in many different ways, but one that hits close to home is decorative finishing, commonly referred to as " faux finishing". With the hundreds of paint colors and mediums available to the public at hardware stores, this is now becoming a popular trend. Why go and spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, (depending on the size of the home) when you can do it yourself? Even though it can be a timely event, if you follow the steps properly, you will be happier with the results knowing you put your own artistic freedoms into the work, and that you saved a ton of money! The Frottage method produces a soft and warm ambience to the room. The pattern will look like small sunbursts or snowflakes, adding depth and aesthetic value to a once dreary room.
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