Sand dunes

This technique can be done with White Decorative Clay Plaster, Light Sand 13, or even Brown Decorative Clay Plaster if you want more intense colors.

There is more than one way to create this effect, so here are the methods you can use:

MIX PREPARATION

The clay plaster should be thicker than what you would use for single-color plastering. Otherwise, the wave pattern you create may “slide” downward.
It is best to add 0.5–1 L less water than the minimum amount indicated on the package.
If it becomes too difficult to apply the plaster to the wall, you can later thin the mixture slightly.

FIRST LAYER APPLICATION OPTIONS

• Smoothly trowel the first layer and let it dry;

• Smoothly trowel the first layer and create the wave pattern already in the first layer;

• Apply the plaster with a roller designed for applying putty, smooth the surface with a brush, and if desired, create waves in the first layer as well.

SECOND LAYER APPLICATION OPTIONS

• Smoothly trowel the second layer and create the wave pattern;

• Apply the plaster with a putty roller, smooth the surface with a brush, and form the wave pattern.

OUR FAVORITE METHOD

1. Smoothly trowel the first layer.

2. Apply the second layer using a putty roller → smooth with a brush → form the wave pattern.

The second layer is the most important. Applying it with a roller does not flatten the surface, so the waves form in various sizes and look more lively and organic.

SMOOTHING THE SURFACE WITH A BRUSH

After applying the plaster with a roller, smooth the surface by pressing the brush firmly so that all texture created by the roller disappears.

FORMING THE WAVE PATTERN

When forming the waves, the opposite applies — do not press the brush.
Imagine you are lightly tickling someone’s feet with a feather :)
If you press too hard, the waves won’t form and only brush bristle marks will remain.

It is easier to create waves with a semi-dry or completely dry brush.
You can use the same brush for smoothing before forming the waves, but do not rinse it with water.

FINISHING THE PATTERN

When the wave pattern becomes matte, the water has absorbed, and the waves have slightly firmed up, gently glide over the entire wall with a damp brush, held horizontally.
Do not press too hard at first — make sure the waves do not collapse, especially if the pattern is larger.

This step is optional, but without it, the waves may look a bit rough, uneven, or fuzzy.
A damp brush beautifully unifies the whole surface.

VARNISHING THE DÉCOR

Clay plaster walls can be left natural or varnished with the durable water-based Mr. Clay Varnish No. 1.
Read more about varnishing HERE

That’s it! As simple as one-two-three. Good luck with your walls!

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