4/10/08 Class  - Faux Tiled Ceiling The Easy Way

     

HyperLink  Seal and Finish 100% Acrylic Clear Coating (82-10) by Coronado Paint   It may have to be ordered by dealer.  Coronado Paint web site has a Delaer Locator .        Tip from Carolynn Geer :  Roll on a coat of Seal and Finish on the back of Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth  before painting two coats of the base color on the front.  When finished with your design, be sure to seal the front and the edges of the Roc-Lon with Seal and Finish.

 

 

 

 11/13/08  - Oikos New Products Aureum and Imperium

  INSTANT SIZE    - specially formulated by Helen Morris of The Stencil Library in England. (Found under Accessories, Gilding Supplies.)

   Water-based; Tinted red; Comes to tack in 3 mins or less.  Red tint remains after tack so you can see where you put the size.  Especially useful when stencil-gilding large areas.

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 Stencilwerks  is the exclusive U.S. representative for The Stencil Library of England and Stencilwerks. Items from The Stencil Library can be ordered through Stencilwerks instead of directly from England.

Note:  IDAL members receive 10% discount at Stencilwerks.  Have your member number ready.

 

In search of a reliable Fine Mist Sprayer?

Studio-tested, atomizer-fine sprayer: the Chroma Atelier Interactive Mediums' Fine Mist Water Sprayer, approximately $5 to $7

Available at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff,  Jerry's Artarama,  etc.

 

 3/13/08 Class  - Exploring Perfetto Lastricato and Adicolor Metal Series

 

Red ball buffer attachment to power drill used to polish Venetian plaster   

Mother's PowerBall 4 Paint and Mothers  PowerBall Mini MD  --found at Advanced Auto store, approx $24 each

 

 

 

 

 

  1/8/09  - Floorcloth Basics with Faux Verdigris Finish

Black and Decker Bullseye Crosshair 90-degree Auto Leveling Laser, No. BDL400S -- Laser lines lock in 90 degree angles;  Aids in floorcloth design and layout applications as well as those for walls, ceilings, and floors.  At major hardware stores and www.hardwareandtools.com

 

Dual-Use Non-Slip Rug Pad - use on hard floors and carpet

  Super Movenot / Miracle Hold Plus- recommended by Diane Williams - A reversible rug pad with a non-slip backing.  One slide is sticky-back, providing superior use for floorcloths. 
--Might be at Lowe's by special order
--ORDER ONLINE at www.csnrugs.com  as Vantage Industries Wonder Grip Rug Pad, SKU VD1002.  Package label will say Miracle Hold Plus, Dual-Use Non-Slip Pad.

Sources provided by Customer Service, Vantage Industriesomer Service, Vantage Industries

 

Roc-lon Multi-Purpose Cloth - material used  for floorcloths as an alternative to canvas.  The faux verdigris design was painted in class on Roc-lon MPC.

Available at

1)  Joann's Fabrics --not every store--Joann's SKU #7335953 .  Always call ahead to the store manager to ask if your Joann's carries Roclon MPC.

2)  www.fauxstore.com
- 10 yd bolts of widths 54", 72" and 84"--sold as Roc-lon Multi-Purpose Canvas

3)  Dundean Studios, 973-635-0505---not on website

4)  Nancy's Notions,  800-833-0690--limited qty;  will discontinue when sold, Item #MPC84, white 84" wide---not on website

5) Royal Design Studio  , 54" wide, 5-, 10-, and 30-yard bolts

Retail sources provided by Customer Service, Rockland Industries

 

5/29-30/09    -  Workshop with Trompe L'oeil Master, Patrick Kirwin - Round Window Illusion

 
Yardstick Compass
Draws any size circle. 
Slip the two metal (trammel) points on any size yardstick or ruler and draw arcs and circles up to 72 inches diameter.
Use a longer stick (same width and thickness as a yardstick) and draw circles as large as you like.
Available in fine art stores (Pearl, Plaza Art, etc) and online, e.g. Mister Art  , MicroMark  , Dick Blick  , etc.