Summary
The following topics contain information about a
variety of textured and advanced painting
techniques:
	1	About advanced techniques.
	2	About glazes.
	3	Preparing a surface for glazing.
	4	How to tint glaze.
	5	Creating a sponge effect.
	6	Creating a sponged-marble effect.
	7	About stippling
	8	About ragging off
	9	About ragging

Tools
Glaze, White Spirits, Oil based primer, Sponge,
Pad applicator|Wide paint brush, stippling, dry
rag, Lint free cloths, cloth|chamois, 


Step 1 - About advanced techniques
Sponging, ragging, and stippling techniques add
a wonderful dimension of pattern and texture to a
wall. These effects are very easy to master and
can enhance a room while adding little to the cost
or time in preparation. It is, however, recommended
that you practice on a small area first before
embarking on a prominent area of wall that has been
carefully prepared!

Step 2 - About glazes
A glaze is a thin virtually transparent film of oil
based colour which can be diluted with white spirit.
It can be bought from most manufacturers from their
special effects range.

Step 3 - Preparing a surface for glazing
Glaze must be applied to an oil based primer such
as undercoat or eggshell. Before applying the
undercoat it is important to thoroughly prepare the
surface, blemishes will show up more clearly than
other painting techniques.	

Step 4 -How to tinting glaze
Certain glazes can be tinted. For example Scumble
glaze is specialist paint available in a range of
colours that vary from pale to mid-brown. Various
universal stains can be used including artists’ oil
colours. Mix a blob with white spirit thoroughly then
gradually add the mixture to a paint kettle. Repeat
this process until you have a thin glaze.

Step 5 - Creating a sponge effect
Glaze is dabbed onto a dry undercoat with natural
sponge pieces torn into similar sized pieces. Sponge
on the first colour glaze over a dry undercoat with
firm strokes. When a sponge becomes saturated with
glaze switch to new sponge. You should be able to
wash the sponges after use with white spirit, always
wear rubber gloves when handling solvents.

Step 6 - Creating a sponged-marble effect
A marble-like effect will be created if you add an
additional layer of colour to your sponged area. The
surface must be dry before you begin. You can vary
the effect by dabbing and then twisting the sponge.

Step 7 - About stippling
Stippling creates a uniform soft effect. Apply the
glaze with a pad applicator or wide brush to the dry
undercoat. Press the bristles of a stippling brush
into the wet glaze. As the bristles become loaded
with paint, clean them with a dry rag.

Step 8 - About ragging off
Prepare a supply of lint free cloths of a similar
size. After applying the undercoat and letting it
dry apply the glaze with a pad applicator or wide
brush. Create swirls, ‘S’s’ or other random patterns.
Work in strips of 600mm , have a friend paint on a
new strip while you rag off the first.

Step 9 - About ragging
Prepare the surface as for other techniques. Instead
of removing paint with this effect you will need to
apply it with a cloth or chamois. Rinse the chamois
so it is damp. Wearing gloves, immerse the chamois
and squeeze out the excess. Hold the chamois firmly
so it doesn’t lose its shape and apply the pattern.