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Dragging.


A decorative paint-effect created by dragging the bristles of a brush through wet glaze.

 Learn how to do it with our free illustrated tutorial,
containing pictures of the 2 easy steps required to create the effect.

Dragging

Dragging can be used to imitate natural wood grain.
A pleasing effect can be obtained in colours not associated with timber.





Examples

Dark green over a white basecoat on nursery walls
Dragging:   Dark green over a white basecoat on nursery walls.     by John Townley

Door styles dragged as a frame for the rag-rolled panels
Dragging:   Door styles dragged as a frame for the rag-rolled panels.     by Mick Jones


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