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 […]
3-day Faux Marble Class at Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
May 7, 2013 by 3 Comments
April 26-29, 2013. The first class held at Golden Artist Colors in New Berlin, NY – finally happened. Nestled in UPSTATE, NY, the factory is amongst rolling hills and country roads. The class was sold out. 16 students gathered from around the country to learn the challenging skill of veining and much, much more. The […]
Denatured Alcohol
March 15, 2013 by 5 Comments
Denatured alcohol is a solvent used with alcohol-based products, such as shellac. This product is purely a solvent, without additives. This is a handy solvent. We put it in small containers that go on every job. Here are some uses of denatured alcohol. Cleans off dry acrylic paint/glaze A good cleaner for dirty surfaces (as […]
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