Any subsequent coats should be a mixture of color with glaze. As far as the glaze layers, Ward suggests mixing matching colors as you see fit for different effects. The authors of Meredith Books' ...

Question: I am remodeling my living room, and I’m thinking about using glazing instead of flat paint or wallpaper. What are the best paints, materials and techniques to use for a professional-looking ...

There's a good chance your old room modeled this colorful, textured style.