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Venetian Plaster with Metallic Highlights

Create your own decorative Venetian plaster finish with these tips and instructions.

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Venetian Plaster

Because of its versatility, tactile quality, and ease in application, Venetian plaster is one of decorative artist Barbara Skivington's favorite mediums.

Combined with metallic highlights, a stenciled accent, and a thin layer of wax for the top coat, this finish lends a polished, rich look to Barbara's living and dining room walls. "You can actually stand there and see yourself in it," she says.

Learn more about creating this finish below.


Gather Your Supplies
  • AquaBond: Dark Brown
  • Paint roller
  • Venetian Gem: Brown Sapphire, Tiger Eye, and Topaz
  • 400- and 600-grit sandpaper
  • Stainless-steel trowel
  • Royal Design Studio stencil: #928 Thistle and Grape Scroll
  • Stencil spray adhesive
  • Small plastic taping knife
  • Liberon Black Bison paste wax: Neutral
  • Cheesecloth
  • Sunset mica powders: Aztec Gold and Sunset Gold
  • Electric drill with drill brush (optional)

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