Vinegar is a mild acid that is used in cooking and household cleaning. Decorative painters can find it hepful when using lime paint. A thinner for lime paint: When you mix lime paint with latex/acrylic paint, it will thicken quickly. Instead of adding water, add a little vinegar. It will bring down the ph level […]
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Faux Marble Columns in Japan (Part 3 of 3)
June 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
This is the final part (see part 1, part 2) of my Japan visit. I’m finishing up the 3 marble columns with a fairly simple overglazing step. Finishing with a few coats of acrylic gloss varnish. Lastly, I made some quick white marble panels for Moo. Step 3: Use a transparent glaze break up the […]
Faux Marble Columns in Japan (part 2 of 3)
June 21, 2013 by 3 Comments
We had 3 columns to paint. One was outside in the entrance. And the other two were for the main space. Since the interior ones were not ready to be installed, we elevated them with 2 strong poles and horses. To review from Part I post, the sample on the left is approved. Moo’s recipe […]
My trip to Japan (Part I of 3)
June 18, 2013 by 3 Comments
In May 2013, I went on a voyage to Japan. I was already scheduled to participate in Salon in Tokyo, so I decided to contact my friend, Moo. Here he is with his assistant, Selena. Moo owns Moo Studios in Utsunomiya, Japan. I proudly remember him as a former student. He has found great success […]
Frieze
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A frieze is an architectural flat band between a cornice and an architrave. The horizontal band was often decorated with a continuous, repeat pattern. Decorative painters often are asked to create one in a space. It can make a room look bigger while adding a delicate design element. Usually horizontal and placed either below the […]
International Salon 2013 – Tokyo, Japan
June 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
This May 23-26, I attended the annual International Salon event for Decorative Painting. The group gathers every year at a different location each year. This year, the event was brought to Tokyo, Japan. First time in the East! Interior of the space With my friend Moo Saito (Moo Studios -Utsonomiya, Japan) in front of my […]
Tooth Veinette
June 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
No other brush gives such fine lines like the tooth veinette. Use this brush for painting many faux wood, marble, and other organic finishes. Check out the video below to learn more. The tooth veinette is made with high quality bristle hair and is hand-picked for its straightness and length. The ‘teeth’ allow for a […]
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