Artex - how to get a "bark" or ragged straight lines effect?

[LadyHomeLover]

When applying powdered Artex to a ceiling, how do you get a "bark" or ragged straight lines effect?

I've been searching online for pattern-making instructions but all I see are swirly patterns.

I want to make raggedy straightish lines, or a sort of tree-bark effect.

What tools do I need to use?

Thanks LHL.

 

[Gerrydelasel]

This isn't the official way, but it's an old trick of the trade: You need a big cardboard box, a big sponge like for washing cars, and a box of matches. Use the matches to set fire to the house, then live in the box and make money by washing cars until you can afford to buy a house that doesn't have Artex ceilings. With practice you can get a good effect this way.

 

[ic1927]

When artex was popular back in the seventies to get the 'bark' effect we would wrap thick elastic bands around a short pile 9 inch roller. Lay the artex on, lightly load the bark roller and run it over the artex .

 

[Robbie uk]

Use a bark roller like this one !

 

[LadyHomeLover]

Thanks Robbie and ic.

Found a bark roller now but it's £60!

I will go with the elastic bands a la ic.