"In an era where accent walls are still very much in the trendsphere, the newest DIY look to hit Instagram is one that left me in awe. The pattern resembles something that would be featured in a luxe wallpaper, but knowing you can craft it yourself for less is a significant win. Conceptualized by interior designer Jewel Marlowe, which she coined as "Jewelachite," it's about to become your latest paint obsession."
"'Jewelachite' definition: The process of faux painting almost any surface in a Jewel-toned paint with a malachite [or] agate design," Marlowe wrote in the caption of her recent Instagram post. In her video, she shared that she took a "big risk" when pulling together her Hampton's Designer Showhouse as she tested out this technique on a set of doors; but that it was "100% worth the risk" after her experiment was finished."
Jewelachite is a faux-painting technique that recreates malachite or agate patterns in rich jewel-toned hues across almost any surface. The process starts by painting a lighter hue as the background and allowing it to fully dry. A darker jewel-toned paint is mixed with acrylic glaze and applied with a jagged-edge tool, such as torn cardboard, to produce organic veining and patterning. The finish can be used on doors, ceilings, furniture, floors, frames, and more to achieve a luxe, wallpaper-like appearance at lower cost. The technique offers a high-impact, surprising accent that is achievable for DIYers.
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