CDA Faux Finishing & Special Effects Techniques 2

Question 1

To replicate the appearance of marble veining in a faux marbleizing technique, what tool is traditionally used to paint the veins?

Accepted Answer

A feather or fine liner brush held loosely

Answer

A standard artists round brush

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A palette knife

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A sea sponge torn into strips

Question 2

Which faux technique involves applying two or more thinned paint colors in an irregular, overlapping manner to create a soft, aged appearance reminiscent of Italian walls?

Accepted Answer

Color washing

Answer

Crackle finish

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Crackling

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Graining

Question 3

In a wood graining faux technique, a 'rocker' or 'heart grainer' tool is used primarily to create what effect?

Accepted Answer

Heart-shaped pore clusters and cathedral grain patterns

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Straight grain lines along the wood length

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Knothole and burl details

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End-grain cross-section patterns

Question 4

A client requests a finish that will show fine random cracks resembling aged paint on antique furniture. Which product and technique should be used?

Accepted Answer

Use a crackle medium between two latex paint layers

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Apply two coats of the same color latex paint

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Sand the top coat while still wet

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Apply a thick coat of oil-based varnish over latex paint

Question 5

When mimicking the appearance of aged verdigris (oxidized copper) on a decorative element, which color palette is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Blue-greens, teals, and pale aquas over a copper base

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Rust reds, oranges, and burnt sienna

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Silvery grays and blacks over a white base

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Golden yellows and warm browns over a silver base

Question 6

A decorative artist is creating a strie (also called 'dragging') finish on a large wall. To maintain consistent vertical lines across the wall, what practice is most important?

Accepted Answer

Working in manageable sections and keeping a wet edge

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Using only one continuous brush stroke from floor to ceiling

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Applying extra glaze at the top of each section

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Using a roller to apply the glaze before dragging

Question 7

Which faux technique uses a twisted, crumpled piece of plastic wrap pressed into wet glaze to create an irregular mottled or stone-like surface texture?

Accepted Answer

Plastic wrap texturing

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Combing

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Stippling

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Bagging