The Clay Trowel

I am so excited because I finally get to apply American Clay in my own home.  After renting for 4 years, this interior designer is ready for some fun! I chose to do the entire main level in the Enjarre clay because it only requires one coat (instead of two) and I was doing it myself and on a TIME CRUNCH! I am so happy with the end result, but if time and money didn't mean anything, I would still opt for Loma or Porcelina, at least in a few rooms :-) I choose Caltrite and Agate which used to come in pre-tinted Enjarre bags.  (From what I heard, they no longer sell the Enjarre pre- tinted, you just buy the pigment or tint separately.)  Since I was doing just one coat, I knew I had to get creative with the clay.  I ended up mixing (on my hawk) both the colors and then came back when the clay was still wet, and skipped some of the Quartzine Enjarre on top.  I wanted LOTS of texture.  The more the merrier for me, although, a lot o...

American Clay recently did a pole on what was the American Clay fan's favorite clay color pigment and Acacia was the winner!  Funny thing is, that was the same color one of my favorite clients picked for her beautiful home on the lake.  One thing I liked about that color is that it was warm and yet subtle.  Acacia perfectly accented every piece in her home from art to the various wood tones.  Here is a home done in the Acacia American Clay color:    Courtesy of Spirit Interior Design Isn't that gorgeous!  Not only are the walls spectacular but the room has so many interesting accents.  The RICH wood floor paired along with the grey cabinetry is perfect.  I also love how the wood beams pick up on the color of the flooring and how the fire place picks up on both the rich wood tones and the grey stone colors.  The floor to ceiling window is such a focal point along with the ol...