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MODULE 07305 – DECORATIVE (FAUX) FINISHES

1. Understand the reason or purpose for using each type of decorative finish.

2. Recognize surfaces with decorative finishes applied by glazing.

3. Demonstrate how to make common glaze formulas (recipes).

4. Recognize surfaces with decorative finishes applied by antiquing.

5. Recognize surfaces with decorative finishes applied by gilding.

6. Recognize surfaces with decorative finishes applied by stippling and mottling, and describe the difference between the two methods.

7. Recognize surfaces with decorative finishes applied by marbling and graining, and describe the difference between the two methods.

8. Demonstrate and/or describe how to prepare surfaces for application of the different types of decorative finishes.

9. Use the proper tools needed to achieve special effects when applying different types of decorative finishes.

10. Be familiar with the decorative colors commonly used in marbling and graining.