Choosing the right medium depends on several factors: the nature and scope of the project, the type of faux finish chosen, weather conditions, dust, time constraints, and your own skill level. Oil-based and water-based systems each have advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the facts about each type will help you to choose the kind most appropriate […]
Archives for November 2013
PFI Medallion Contest Winner: Dee Cunningham
November 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
Congratulations Dee Cunningham! “A painting starts with a series of sketches. To get to this point there are several hours of research, designing, discussions with the client, revisions, then final approval. Sometimes the sketch is done in color. For this piece, we had images of stone that we selected for age, color and patina. I […]
Taping an inside corner
November 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
Learn how we tape an inside corner. This system works for any 90 degree area. It’s especially useful when taping panes of glass. Using ONE piece of tape, stretch out your first line. Leave over 2 inches of extra tape at the corner. Use a credit card as a burnisher to flatten the inside edge […]
Lettering Samina
November 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This flat-tip, lettering samina has proved to be the softest hair that still ‘springs’ into action, for water mediums. It’s square tip allows for starting and stopping each letter/line with a traditional right angle. Using your pinkie as a guide, create controlled ‘thin-thick-thin’ strokes, evenly every time. This brush is a must have for sign […]
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