Here’s another project where we were hired to paint switch plate covers to match birch veneer wallpaper. See also: (switch plate covers to match fabric, and switch plate covers to match tile). This is not a step-by-step because it is a very painterly project. This post is more of a gallery of the different plates […]
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Switch plate covers to match embroidered fabric
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Here is another small project of painting switch plate covers to match embroidered fabric on the wall. See tile match post. The plate was textured with a series of tinted texture using the very fine, samina chiqueteur. Fast-dry fluid acrylics were used with a matte medium. Softening with a round badger between steps. Don’t forget […]
Switch plate covers to match tile
February 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
On a recent trip to Utah, we completed a series of switch plates — this switch plate cover matched the tile in a bathroom. The first thing we did was take a picture of the plate. Then, it was brought back to my working station in the house. We were given 2 actual tiles for […]
Polished plaster touch up
February 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Performing a touch up on a polished plaster wall, can be a huge challenge. If the area is small enough, it can be masked using this technique below. Previously, we’ve discussed the “touch-up” subject before; once on touching up a hole on a wall and more recently, how to touch up a cracked strie. Here’s […]
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