What makes my job exciting is turning the focal point of a room into a work of art! This last house asked for an artistic clay finish on their new fireplace surround. I used Iroquois American Clay and washed the top with a dark pigment to achieve the aged concrete look. Since clay IS an ingredient in actual cement it feels amazing and makes such a statement. There are so many artistic directions you can take the clay. It can be modern OR old world style, it just depends on my technique and the color choices a client chooses. The up close picture below is when the clay is wet - I love showing the DEPTH of the product and all the artistic divots and character each fireplace has. The fireplace is starting to lighten up as it's drying . I don't always receive a final, fully decorated AFTER picture but I did with these clients. Blueplank Builders in Coeur d'Alene was the builder of this beautiful home. Give me a call to bid your own fireplace! It's such a un
American clay plasterer, Selina Hoit, Interior Designer and applicator of American Clay specializes in fireplace surrounds. 100% natural, non toxic clay plaster used to create the real look of aged industrial concrete or aged, old world Venetian plaster. For local Coeurd'Alene, Idaho (CDA) residence she can be contacted to make your fireplace surround an amazing focal point of your home.