Sculpted Wall Finish

Sculpted Wall Finish

Looking for a modern artistic look for a focal wall? Consider a sculpted finish. These undulating 3D lines were created for the main living area of a fun modern home:

 

Here’s how it was done:

Step 1:

The design is first built by giving the wall a surface for the plaster to be placed on. I used newsprint and glue. (Of course, make sure the wall is a clean surface to work on). Since this wall has a walkway on either side, I kept the dimension of the papier mache fairly shallow. Allow the sculpting to completely dry overnight.

 

Step 2:

Spread on plaster of Paris or wall spackling. Be sure to completely cover the papier mache. Not too thick since you don’t want it to crack. I spread it out a little past on all sides. All the surface to completely dry. I let it dry overnight just to be sure.

Step 3:

If any fine cracks appear, fill them in with lightweight wall mud. Let dry. Use a sanding bar to smooth out the edges of the plaster to the flat wall finish.

Step 4:

Paint the entire wall with your selecting color. On this wall I used SW7005 Pure White in a semi-gloss finish. Once the wall is completely painted, go back and paint the underside of the sculpted sections with a color a few shades deeper to create an illusion of deeper dimension. On this wall I used SW7653 Silver Pointe.

The finished look is artistic, fun, and modern:

To have your own custom creation on your walls, contact Swan Studios Inc

Follow all of Swan Studios Inc's art adventures on your favorite social media sites:

Face Book  Instagram  Pinterest  Threads  You Tube

#sculptedwallfinish #sculptedfinish #3dwallfinish