Part 1 of 3 We had one day to complete this ceiling repair at The Frick Collection (1 E 70th St in Manhattan). We received a call about a piece of plaster that had fallen from the 90 year-old ceiling in the main gallery. Apparently, there was water damage from the roof that had left […]
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Slick Coat
April 10, 2015 by 4 Comments
A Slick Coat is a “grease” coat applied to a surface in preparation for a glaze application. The purpose of greasing the surface is to allow the next layer to be moved and manipulate easier and stay open longer. It is a clear solution and usually applied with a roller, sponge, mist spray, or rag. […]
Red Griotte faux marble (Part 2 of 2)
April 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
From where we left off in part 1 of the Red Griotte faux marble how-to, we now finish with some fine detail steps along with an overglaze. Here is a picture of real Red Griotte. This marble is named after the Griotte cherry (from the Ukraine) which has a bright red color. Notice the coloring […]
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