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This wall looks as though it has leaves and shells embedded in it, but the finish is actually very easy to create.
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Nancy Golden, host of DIY's Decorating and Design, decorates a wall with leaves and shells for an aged, rustic look. Materials:
Drywall compound
Trowel
Gloves
Paint roller
Roller pan with water
Large silk leaves, seashells, etc. - Wearing gloves, use a trowel to apply drywall compound generously to an area of the wall.
- Smooth the surface slightly with a damp paint roller.
- Dampen a silk leaf and press it into the drywall with your fingers. Then go over it with the roller and carefully lift it from the surface.
- Continue pressing leaves (and any other objects such as seashells) into the drywall and removing them, leaving an impression of each.
- When the wall is dry, add a dark base coat, and then dry-brush a lighter shade to bring out the design.
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