Steps:1. Dip a paintbrush in water, then dip each corner of the brush in the two paint colors (a terra-cotta color and a taupe work well for a natural-brick look).
2. Scrub the paint onto the wall with the brush, so that the colors blend (figure A). The scrubbing motion helps to prevent any obvious brushstrokes.
3. To make the grout lines: While the paint is still moist, wrap a damp rag around your index finger. With the rag, draw the horizontal (figure B) and vertical (figure C) lines to define the individual bricks. If you mess up the lines, simply scrub on a small amount of additional paint with your brush and then redo the lines. Additional paint can also be applied to add some extra depth to some of the bricks.
4. To create a fallen-plaster-exposed-brick effect, use a metal spreader to spread drywall mud along the brick, covering some of it up for a natural look (figure D). Make the plaster a bit thicker on the edge, to create a "lip."5. Once the compound is dry, use a light-colored paint over the plaster to add depth.
6. To complete the aged looked, take a damp worn paintbrush (figure E) and apply a tinted glaze over the plaster (figure F).
7. Next, wipe a damp rag over the glaze to remove any excess (some glaze will remain in the nooks and crevices). 8. To apply greenery with silk flowers, use a small nail to poke a hole along the edge of the plaster. Insert the stem of the silk greenery (figure G), and voila! If you wish, you may also add painted- or stenciled-on greenery (figure H).
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