Simulated Plaster and Fresco Effects artSparx 3 part Series
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Create old world charm or contemporary sophistication with these easy to follow plaster effects and simulated Fresco techniques.

artSparx has created a 3 stage step-by-step tutorial series. Series 1 begins with basic plaster application, Series 2 illustrates antique glazing and plaster distressing methods, culminating in the final fresco simulation Series 3, hand-painted elements. You can complete each tutorial as a finish and style in it's own right. Or, depending on your interests and style needs, combine the tutorials to achieve the hand-painted fresco appearance that will bring your environment to life.

Series 1 - Plaster effects Application
Series 2 - Antique glazing and distressing
Series 3 - Hand-painted fresco elements

 

Series 1 Applying a plaster finish	Series 2 Antique glazing and distressing	Series 3 Hand-painted fresco elements

This step-by-step tutorial includes:

• Basic material requirements

• Preparing the surface

• Choosing base colors and materials

• Creating your 'fresco' mixture

• Application of Fresco plaster effect

• Creating the Antique Glaze

• Antiquing and glazing the surface

• Distressing antiqued surface

• Adding painted details

• Painting decorative vignettes

• Finishing off and completion of Simulated Fresco

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The color recipe for the 'Creating Frescoes' tutorial is for creating a classic, antique plaster effect, ideal for most rooms and an excellent base color for hand-painted fresco elements. You can also create additional plaster wall color tones, in virtually any color combination. For additional color recipes visit the artsparx color palette. To create alternate colored plaster walls, simply follow this step-by-step tutorial, substituting the base color suggested below with the base color specified in each color recipes at the artsparx color palette, and complete the effect using the glaze recipe from the selected Color Palette tutorial.
 

 

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