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Flare Studio illustration: How to paint a plaster wall light (and match it to your wall)

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How to paint a plaster wall light (and match it to your wall)

Step-by-step instructions for painting a plaster wall light: safety, sealing raw plaster, two thin coats, colour ideas for matching or contrasting, and the finishes you can order instead.

By Joseph van LockeFounder, designer and maker

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By Joseph van LockeFounder, designer and maker
By Sophia MeredithInteriors and colour
By Gregory TireCraft and materials

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