Wall Paint Techniques Faux Finish (Faux Painting) Hometime's Dean Johnson walks you through the steps of basic decorative finishes such as sponging, ragging, and color washing. He also explains the tools used and how to mix glazes. He consults with expert faux finishers to show you a variety of advanced techniques like strié, marbling, and venetian plaster. Learn video include: preparing glazes basic sponging rag rolling color washing advanced sponging striping strié smooshing crackle finishing marbling buried stencil pitted stone crocodile skin venetian plaster