Apparatus for creating a faux finish

Abstract

This invention is an apparatus and method of making the apparatus, for creating a faux finish on a paintable surface. The apparatus includes a polyvinyl alcohol block having first and second ends, and a longitudinal body extending between the first and second ends. The body also includes at least one planar painting surface and a beveled surface located adjacent the first end of the body.

1 ) An apparatus for creating a faux finish on a surface comprising: a polyvinyl alcohol block including: 
 (a) a first end;    (b) a second end;    (c) a longitudinal body extending between the first and second ends, said body including at least one planar painting surface; and a first beveled surface located at the first end of the body.    
   
   
       2 ) The apparatus of  claim 1  further including a second beveled surface located adjacent the second end of the body.  
   
   
       3 ) The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein a cross-section of the longitudinal body is a square.  
   
   
       4 ) The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the at least one planar surface intersects a second planar surface forming and edge, said edge being rounded over.  
   
   
       5 ) The apparatus of  claim 4  further including a second beveled surface located adjacent the second end of the body.  
   
   
       6 ) The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein a cross-section of the longitudinal body is a square.  
   
   
       7 ) A method of making an apparatus for creating a faux finish comprising: 
 (a) shaping a block of polyvinyl alcohol to a desired shape,    (b) soaking said block of polyvinyl alcohol for at least 24 hours in a solution comprising water and Latex Polyurethane.    
   
   
       8 ) The method of  claim 7  further comprising the step of rounding at least one edge of said block of polyvinyl alcohol.