Paper 'Plique by Art Effects

"Effects with faux finishing"
Paper 'Plique, commonly known as tissue paper walls, torn paper or elephant skin finish,

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paper 'plique n. Art Effects' faux finishing technique,
[coined from "applied paper"]
v. to apply a type of paper to a wall with the intent of finishing it with a glazing process.
[syn. tissue paper wall, elephant skin finish, faux leather, faux gold leaf]

Paper 'Plique

The following pages are dedicated to one of my favorite faux finishes.
Paper 'Plique, commonly known as tissue paper walls
torn paper or elephant skin finish, can be painted or glazed to mimic
many finishes from leather to stone. The texture achieved can be
manipulated by the type of paper you choose to use.

Sometime ago I saw an awesome wall, and like many times before,
I set out to duplicate it. After a while I started hearing
about a technique referred to as "tissue paper wall".
Somehow I just thought there had to be a
technical or at least a more creative name
for this process so I set out across the internet searching
for the appropriate term. Well as to date no one
seems to have come up with anything better then Paper 'Plique.
This term was coined by Jonathan Talbot
I found him in my search under collage artists.
I was just looking for anyone familiar with sticking
or gluing paper to anything. I told him of my quest for a name,
and after some thought he came up with Paper 'Plique
with a little french accent.
Sort of a take off "Paper Applique", meaning applied paper.
So for now at least I call it "Paper 'Plique".
The following is detailed instructions on the technique
we use to create this fabulous finish.
There are several other methods,
but we find this one to be the easiest.

Although some faux finishers choose to paint their
paper before installing it, I enjoy the
look of painting or glazing the paper after installation.
The following pages will take you through detailed instructions
which include color suggestions.

Paper 'Plique Information and Instructions

Be sure to visited our Faux Leather Gallery after getting your instructions.

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