No more thinning or mixing of paints is necessary. From start to finish, it's just as easy as painting any surface, but the difference is that you feel you're painting on a canvas rather than a wall. Applying a finish with rags attached to a roller leaves an elegant and blurry flow of textured color that resembles watered silk. Remember to work from the bottom up and keep your directional pattern fairly vertical, parallel and equidistant. The basecoat you select will show through.
Softer colors work best.
The quickest and easiest technique, sponging can create dramatic looks. The key is to sponge randomly to avoid overlapping or lines. It is best to start sparingly and continue to add. Be sure to rotate the sponge to achieve an irregular, mottled effect. Using a brush, simply slap the finish on loosely and irregularly.