I just rewatched this and realized that a texture I was having a hard time identifying (from a beautiful faux marble floor in a production of Pride and Prejudice) was most likely the cut rag/lace method. It was so effective from far away. thanks for creating this content . As a scenic who didn't get a lot of formal training I missed out on some of basic faux textures
It is such a great method! Not only does it have some pretty great results, but it is so fun too, haha. I'm glad you appreciate the videos and that it is helpful! Always feel free to reach out if there is something specific you are interested in for a new video, or if anything is not clear :)
So I need to do this technique to the whole stage floor. I have done small areas before, but finding the whole stage floor intimidating. Any advice. Base coat is down.
The shredded rag/lace technique is great for doing large amounts of marble. Just get a really big piece of fabric, and have a buddy to help you plop it down. Start somewhere offstage to get a feel for the technique, and mess around with how full of paint the fabric is. I would then give it an overall spray to kind of push back that layer of veining, then come back in with a brush to pop some veins. Hope that helps! I'm happy to answer any other questions you have 😊
Hello there! Wonderful video! It was informative, quick and to the point, and demonstrated exactly what you need to do in order to get the desired effect. I was wondering, though, if you happen to remember which colors you used for the "masked" technique, as that's pretty much the exact color I'm going for. Cheers, and many thanks for any information you're able to provide! :)
Hi! Unfortunately I don't remember exactly, but, knowing myself, it was very likely made with varying amounts of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. The lightest color obviously had white as well. Hope that helps!
Great video. I plan on using this in a few rooms in my home. When using the rag technique is the paint watered down. If so what is the water to paint ratio
Glad you like it! The paint is watered down when you do the rag technique, and how much you water it down depends on the kind of effect you want. I would mix a small quantity first to make a sample; I would start with 1:1 and check to see if it is creating the look you want or if it is too bold, and then adjust accordingly. Good luck and have fun! It can be quite messy, but can create some great effects.
Hi! I don't remember exactly, but, knowing myself, it was very likely made with varying amounts of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. The lightest color obviously had white as well.
That is true! When it's not an option to do it horizontally, you can create a lot of the same effects with sponges, glazes, and less runny applications of washes/water. The technique is different, but you can achieve very similar results.
This is beautiful work...Thank you for sharing your huge talent with us.
I just rewatched this and realized that a texture I was having a hard time identifying (from a beautiful faux marble floor in a production of Pride and Prejudice) was most likely the cut rag/lace method. It was so effective from far away. thanks for creating this content . As a scenic who didn't get a lot of formal training I missed out on some of basic faux textures
It is such a great method! Not only does it have some pretty great results, but it is so fun too, haha. I'm glad you appreciate the videos and that it is helpful! Always feel free to reach out if there is something specific you are interested in for a new video, or if anything is not clear :)
Very cool thank you for keeping it real
I thank the day I stumbled into your video. Just what I need. Thank you and thank you. I'm subscribing.
Oh la la - just what we were looking for! Thank you so much! We love the soft shredded rag technique. Patio is primed and ready!
What do you use for sealer? Please. These are marvelous!!
This was what i search for!!! Thank you so much ma'm
Genius!
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Amazing..
So I need to do this technique to the whole stage floor. I have done small areas before, but finding the whole stage floor intimidating. Any advice. Base coat is down.
The shredded rag/lace technique is great for doing large amounts of marble. Just get a really big piece of fabric, and have a buddy to help you plop it down. Start somewhere offstage to get a feel for the technique, and mess around with how full of paint the fabric is. I would then give it an overall spray to kind of push back that layer of veining, then come back in with a brush to pop some veins. Hope that helps! I'm happy to answer any other questions you have 😊
Do you let the base coat dry before doing the rag? Or is it all done while it’s wet?
Theoretically you could do either, but in this instance I did it after it had dried.
What kind of coating do you use after? Is it to waterproof it?
No, not to waterproof. It was a glossy sealer. Sealer does provide it some protection from damage, but it also makes it shiny, like nice marble slabs.
Hello there! Wonderful video! It was informative, quick and to the point, and demonstrated exactly what you need to do in order to get the desired effect. I was wondering, though, if you happen to remember which colors you used for the "masked" technique, as that's pretty much the exact color I'm going for. Cheers, and many thanks for any information you're able to provide! :)
Hi! Unfortunately I don't remember exactly, but, knowing myself, it was very likely made with varying amounts of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. The lightest color obviously had white as well. Hope that helps!
@@BehindtheScenics thank you very much! :)
Great video. I plan on using this in a few rooms in my home. When using the rag technique is the paint watered down. If so what is the water to paint ratio
Glad you like it! The paint is watered down when you do the rag technique, and how much you water it down depends on the kind of effect you want. I would mix a small quantity first to make a sample; I would start with 1:1 and check to see if it is creating the look you want or if it is too bold, and then adjust accordingly. Good luck and have fun! It can be quite messy, but can create some great effects.
@@BehindtheScenics Thanks
What kind of paint are you using?
Hi, I'm using Rosco Off-Broadway paints.
What colors did you use in the Off-Broadway paints.
Hi! I don't remember exactly, but, knowing myself, it was very likely made with varying amounts of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. The lightest color obviously had white as well.
They only ever show this on a horizontal surface. If I try add the water on a vertical surface it just runs
That is true! When it's not an option to do it horizontally, you can create a lot of the same effects with sponges, glazes, and less runny applications of washes/water. The technique is different, but you can achieve very similar results.
Nah! Just use brushes, rags to much bs