Next to the non-colors, raw umber and burnt umber are two of the most versatile and utilized colors in the decorative painter’s palette. In addition to the specific uses described below, both of these colors make a wonderful grey tonality when mixed with ultramarine blue and white. RU – raw umber Origins: Minerals from dark […]
Wood Graining Class in NYC
June 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
I just finished my latest NYC session of a 3-day wood graining class. We had scheduled one and the demand was so high, we added a second class right after. I enjoyed the students, but after a solid week of teaching, I’m wiped out! I’m sure all students walked away with an intense amount of […]
Oak Wood Graining Tools
March 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Here are the oak wood graining tools and brushes needed for most faux oak projects. Brushes: Domed glazing brush (size 2 or 4) Pointed glazing brush (size 0 or 2) Spalter (s 100) Tooth Spalter (size 40 and 80) Stiff detail brush (medium to small size) Badger brush (square or round) Water varnishing brushes (oval […]
Oak wood
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oak is a common species of wood that is replicated using faux bois techniques. With over 300 species of oak worldwide, oak can be found in most climates. At one time, oak was the most prevalent species and also one of the longest-lived species in European forests, often enduring for many centuries. Oak’s extreme hardness, […]
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