Dean Johnson walks you through the steps of basic decorative finishes such as sponging, ragging, and color washing. He also explains the tools used and how to mix the necessary glazes.

In addition, Dean consults with expert faux finishers to show you a variety of advanced techniques like strie, marbling, and Venetian plaster.

Topics include: • Preparing Glazes • Basic Sponging • Rag Rolling • Color Washing • Advanced Sponging • Striping • Strie • Smooshing • Crackle Finishing • Marbling • Buried Stencil • Pitted Stone • Crocodile Skin • Venetian Plaster