Alternative ways of achieving a Tyrolean render finish?

[clangers_snout]

I am removing a back door and bricking it up but, the outside is rendered tyrolean style. Now I'm prepared to get a Tyrolean hopper and practise a bit and have a go (having never done it before) but I was wondering if there's an alternative way?

I was thinking along the lines of the way Artex finishes are sometimes made with a roller. Is there a roller or similar method which will give a reasonable tyrolean finish? I'm not expecting perfection with this method and I realise it will be noticeable compared to the real thing but, I'm prepared to overlook that if anyone can suggest an easier way than using the hopper.

[RW]

Use the hopper

[Owain]

Fix some trellis over the bricked up bit, this will conceal the difference in wall texture especially once it's planted up with something.

Owain