Abstract: The invention includes a faux glass bead wall covering (e.g., wallpaper and a metallic base media for the digital printing market), and the process/machine arrangement for making the covering. The covering is a two-ply material formed from a laminated vinyl material to a fabric weave backing material. The vinyl side of the material is embossed with a dense set of small bumps. The fabric is selected to reduce any Moiré effect created by the embossing process. The embossed material is then flood coated with glitter ink. The excess glitter ink is removed with a Mayer rod assembly, and the inked material is cured, resulting in a final product having an appearance substantially similar to glass bead wall coverings.