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Learn how to faux paint and create unique, artistic textures and painting on your walls, in this free video series.

There are 15 videos in this series:

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  1. Learn about faux painting your walls in your home, in this free video.

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  2. Learn about various textures you can create on your walls before faux painting, in this free video.

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  3. Learn about creating the Old World faux design, and how to create a loose faux, in this free video.

    Views: 5,901
  4. Learn about texturing your wall before faux painting, in this free video.

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  5. Learn what supplies and tools you'll need to get started on your faux finishing project, in this free video.

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  6. Learn how to mix and apply faux paint to your walls, in this free video.

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  7. Learn how to use rags for faux painting, in this free video.

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  8. Learn an advanced technique to create a unique Old World faux look to your walls, in this free faux painting video.

    Views: 5,415
  9. Learn how to get prepared to faux paint your wall in your home, in this free faux painting video.

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  10. Learn how to smear the paint on the wall for a faux finish, in this free video.

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  11. Learn how to faux paint difficult corners on your wall, in this free video.

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  12. Learn how to fix imperfections in your faux finish painting and how to connect various areas on your wall - free video.

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  13. Learn professional faux finishing techniques to fix imperfections in your faux painting, in this free video.

    Views: 2,559
  14. Learn how to faux paint wraparound corners in your home, in this free faux painting video.

    Views: 2,903
  15. See an example of a fresco Tuscan faux painting in an easy and classic style you can accomplish at home, in this free video.

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The word “faux” is a French word that translates to mean false. It is called false or faux painting because it utilizes techniques that enable the artist to emulate different textures and appearances. Faux painting is an easy, beautiful painting technique that anyone can use to add interest to traditionally painted walls.

In this series of videos, a professional artist walks through the different aspects of faux painting. She will show the tools needed to get started with faux painting. Some faux finishes require as little as paint, brush and a rag. She will also cover types of paints that are suitable for this technique. Watch as she demonstrates how to achieve several different looks using the same paint and different techniques. Even learn what mistakes to avoid when faux painting. With tips from this artist you will be on the fast track to faux painting like the pros.

 
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Nancy Ray Taylor Nancy Ray Taylor is a professional artist and faux painter experienced at many different styles of art and faux.dkdk

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