Over the past few years, do-it-yourself homeowners have picked up the glazing, sponging and rag-rolling “faux” techniques used by professionals to make a painted wall appear wallpapered, older, ...

Today Learn furniture-painting techniques including faux, crackle, distress, rag rolling and stenciling. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 2150 N. 107th St., Suite B52, Seattle; $59 (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru ...

The concept of faux finishing can be difficult to grasp, so professional faux finisher Barbie Jennings-Tolchiner has developed her own simple definition. “It is the art form of illusion created ...

In the 1980s it was the height of home decorating fashion. Every self-respecting DIY whizz had a stencilling kit, while a spot of tasteful sponging in the hallway or rag rolling in the dining room was ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. I’ve fallen for many pieces of furniture over the years, but my first love was my mum’s ...

Carie Weber wants everyone to get past sponge painting. Forget about the whole rag/roll painting craze that had do-it-yourselfers layering color, applying it with fabric dipped in paint and leaving ...

Special Effects paint course, Folk Park, 3 day course commencing Saturday 20th March for 3 alternate Saturdays. Professional training in rag rolling, stencilling, dragging, colour wash and marbling.