We're very excited to launch this new series of painting tips, hosted by Mark Chamberlain (our own specialty painter). We start the series with today's video: The Strié.
Strié Tips:
• Always start with a glossy coat underneath your glaze - this will keep your glaze from being absorbed by your base coat
• Strié Glaze recipe is: 1 part paint, 3 parts glaze, and 1 part glaze extender
• If you are using a metallic paint in your glaze mix, be sure to use acrylic glaze and extender
• If you are not using a metallic paint, it's preferable to use an alkyd (oil paint) glaze and extender, because it has more "open" time and will give a more sensual look
• Try variations - a traditional strié stroke is up and down, but here we have gone side to side to create a more "zen" feel, and it's also possible to do two brush strokes: one up and one down (see variation video below)
• The strié is a great technique to use in areas that have heavy traffic because it is easy to wipe clean
• Have fun!
-Mark
• The Star: Mark Chamberlain is an artist, painter and decorative painter living in New York. He writes a column on Color for Apartment Therapy. He has a BA in Studio Art from the University of MN.
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Love the dark glaze. Seems it could resemble grasscloth. Might have to try this. Thank you for the video's.
This is amazing. Can't wait to see more of this series!
I agree! Great idea for a series! Looking forward to additions.
I enjoy painting and would like to try this someday! You made it look easy, thank you.
Thank you for your series of painting tips. Please continue!
Yes, like this. More. Please.
Loved this post. Thank you for the inspiration.
I grew up spending time in red rock deserts and I love that color. I know a lot of people who have tried to replicate it in paint but it always turns out flat and pink. This might be a way of layering colors without the tack factor of full sponge paint on your living room.
This is amazing.
I love this series! I've been wondering what to do with an accent wall, and was hoping to paint it but but retain some depth in my small apartment. This may be just what I am looking for! Thank you!
Great start to a series.
Feedback: the first glaze in beige & no natural lighting was nearly impossible to see in the recording. The second video with the dark color was much better.
PS -- Question for clarity: Does one start with a dry, fully cured wall, then add the glaze? I have enough paint left over from painting my bathroom to make a glaze and add some texture, but am wondering if I would need to start over with a fresh base coat.
DRY AND FULLY CURED BEST, BUT I'VE DONE SAME DAY IN A PINCH.