I found these videos on painting stripes to be very helpful for my project. It shows you how to prep the wall and layout the stripes. The combing technique looks great.

How To Paint Using Combing Techniques

Combing in an overlapping S curve simulates the look of moire ribbon. In this video you will learn how to use a combing technique on your glaze. The proper use of a paint comb to create the striped patterns is covered.

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