Lita Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I’ve seen a few posts on stucco finishes, but I was wondering if someone would share their technique for a troweled finish. My husband and I were in a Mexican restaurant last night and saw this cool finish that I would love to try to duplicate. Also curious about how well it would show up in miniature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Drywall compound and a butter knife as a trowel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 An old plastic gift card ......The flexibility of the plastic makes it easier to spread. When the mud becomes drier but not set, you can go back and "knock down" ant peaks that would potentially scrape your residents. Google real life plaster application or adobe applications...... Afterwards, paint it using the base color. Then use a color that is darker and one that is lighter and dry brush it. It will give it definition and dimension that will show up in miniature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I used spackle and an old credit card: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I use a flexible artist's palette knife, the handle makes it easier to control the spackle application. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 hour ago, grazhina said: I use a flexible artist's palette knife, the handle makes it easier to control the spackle application. I use a palette knife, too. The blade is more flexible than a credit card and the handle makes it definitely easier to control. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I use a palette knife and texture paste (from art supply store). I should add that I use the texture paste because it has a fine texture that is in scale and it stays a little flexible so doesn’t chip easily. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini maniac Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I just got done with my first stucco ever on my Greenleaf Chantilly. I used Dap DryDex lightweight low dust Joint compound from Lowes. Its starts off pink then when dry it is white. I used a plastic artist palette knife that came in a bag of brushes from Hobby Lobby. I put it on and work on evenly covering the area....not to thick but not too thin either. Once I see that it is starting to look wet and droop , I work in the texture. In other words, give it time to stiffen a little so you can add more texture. Let it dry for over 24 hours before painting. I sponged antique white and used a darker khaki color to get the texture to stand out. Hope this helps. It was really fun to do too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I also plan to stucco over brick (sandpaper) when I build my Tuscan Villa (Lily). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Thank you so much for all the tips. I am already in debt to you all for solutions you offered to other people that helped me in my current project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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