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Painting Techniques Techniques give you detailed instructions for creating a wide variety of special paint effect. From rolling to sponging, stenciling to marbling. It is easier than you think to add these very special touches to your home. The effects that can be created with decorative painting are virtually infinite. You can paint stripes, create a pattern of fine or coarse lines with a comb or brush, make an all over imprint with a crushed rag or a sponge, or a spatter flecks of paint. You can use these techniques alone or together, applying light colors over dark, or dark over light, working with a subtle palette or one with great contrast. Classic Ragging Colorwashing Cracking Distressing Dragging Fresco Colorwashing Multicolor Stencil Plastic Ragging Rag Rolling Sponging Off Sponging On Striping