This is a quick visual guide to completing an ornament in 4 basic steps. It is the final post of a 4- part series of a panel I did for the International event for decorative painters called SALON. This particular gathering was in Hamburg, Germany and the theme was “the harbor”. Check out these 4 […]
Archives for January 2013
Crab Step-by Step
January 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
This is the crab step-by step section, the second of maybe 4- part series of a panel I did for the International event for decorative painters called SALON. This particular gathering was in Hamburg, Germany and the theme was “the harbor”. Here is the design that was drawn with transfer paper. The design was blown […]
March 2013- PFI Woodgrain Contest
January 22, 2013 by 2 Comments
It has been my privilege to meet so many artisans over the years. Through my travels whether it be for contract jobs, conventions, the internet, Salon or many other venues, I have seen a vast array of craftsmens’ works and achievements. It has been almost 24 years since my first book, Recipes for Surfaces, was […]
Beer Glaze
January 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
A beer glaze is a reversible glaze, meaning that it is water soluble when dry. Once the glaze has dried it can be reverted back to its liquid state. Glaze in general is made of at least these three components: 1. Binder 2. Solvent 3. Colorant The binder is the “glue”, the solvent is the […]
Negative Technique
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Create an easy and quick marble using a “negative technique”. A negative technique is when a glaze is removed or displaced with different tools in order to modify its appearance. Examples of negative techniques are stippling, strie, sponging off, ragging, and so on. […]
Gum Arabic
January 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
Gum Arabic is a useful tool in your kit. Proper brush care will pay off, big time. Not only will your brushes last longer, but you will save yourself frustration with deformed tools. If fine brushes are not shaped, they can dry in a position that can make them unusable for your detail work, lettering, […]
The Striping Edge
January 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
Control each stroke with our handmade striping edge made of lightweight bass wood and rubbed in oil for protection. Its double-reversed, beveled edge allows for consistent and efficient linear trompe l’oeil effects like faux molding. Once mastered, Pierre’s striping edge will shave hours off jobs and will deliver photo realistic quality that will surely pay […]
Oil Glaze Recipe
January 4, 2013 by 10 Comments
For those of you who still use oil glaze (like me), here’s my standard oil glaze recipe. I call it 3 by 1. It’s a recipe that seems to work for all of my oil glazing needs. From a small woodgrain panel to an entire room, this recipe will give you enough open time to […]
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