2 Individual stones were then shaped with a grinder to achieve a slate-like stone, smooth and angular with chipped away worn edges, leaving fairly distinct grout spacing.

3 Next, everything was coated, including grout, with a Foamcoat and FlexBond mixture (two parts Foamcoat, one part FlexBond). This was repeated two or three time.

5 Next, the glazing, described more fully on the next pages. It is important to note here that the designer wanted the steps cooler in color than the majority of the set. To accomplish this, fewer glazes were used here and more Raw Umber and paynes grey were used for the overall tone. Then the warmer Ochre and Raw Sienna were applied as accent glazes.

6 When dry, everything was sealed with poly two or three times.

2 To simulate the pitted stone texture, a small amount of acetone was first drizzled and spattered onto the beadfoam. The painters were careful to wear gloves and a respirator during this process. Some painters prefer to achieve the pined look by picking away the foam by hand or with a rasp.

3 Then a Foamcoat and FlexBond mixture (one part Foamcoat, two parts FlexBond) was applied to the foam surfaces twice—making sure to get in all of the little holes to seal the foam completely

5 When the Tough Prime was completely dry, the Foamcoat and Cabisol mixture (1:1) was applied in a paste-like consistency so as to fill up the screen where opacity was indicated on the rendering. It was applied with a puny knife or trowel onto the screen and left to dry

6 The basecoat blend was then applied to all surfaces

7 When all textures were completely dry, the glaze process was applied.