Venetian Plaster Basic Skip Trowel Application Video (short version) by Modern Masters 

Venetian Plaster is a finishing technique using thin layers of plaster applied with a spatula or trowel and then burnished to create a smooth surface with the illusion of depth and texture. "Venetian Plaster is an American-made term to explain the variety of different techniques and materials used to create the polished stucco finish.