Scumbling creates a soft, drifted feeling of color. I recently used it around a patio to accent the space and to create a subtle separation of the patio’s sitting area.

The client was seeking a way to delineate and highlight a patio area, especially for evening dinner parties. And the wall structures, already established, were basic Northern Nevada stucco. A scumble of color was the perfect solution.

How to Scumble

The beauty of scumbling is that it adds color layers, which then create highlights and add movement. I picked up colors from the backyard, from the pond, lily pads, and sage.

The scumbling technique involves layering colors, rubbing some in, taking some off, in an asymmetrical manner so that the end result looks as if it naturally occurred.

This is just one of the faux techniques we use to create a natural look and feel. Does it sound like something you want to know more about? Call for more information and a free consultation/estimate. And please visit our website for more on our Faux services.

Contributed by Carvél Painting’s Faux & Decorative Arts Master
and Color Expert – Bryan Melillo
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Carvél Painting ~ Beauty That Endures
Serving Reno and Tahoe areas with Residential and Commercial Painting Services
877.685.3382

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