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Woodgraining Process.
Process of Applying Woodgrain Shown

Here, the late Bill Holgate, master painter, is shown applying woodgrain technique over paper.  The same technique can be used over wood, concrete, plaster, metal, furniture or any other paintable surface.

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Here, the late Bill Holgate, master painter, demonstrates woodgraining brush technique.

Here, the late Bill Holgate, master painter, demonstrates woodgraining brush technique.






Undercoat.

Undercoat.
Building up color.

Building up color.