tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68812710972185855662024-03-01T19:06:59.976-06:00Finishing ActsA Faux Effects International sponsored blog.Rebecca Slatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915070508436590930noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881271097218585566.post-3204904588015019352018-02-09T12:26:00.002-06:002018-02-09T12:26:41.550-06:00Our New Blog Home! We're moving to a new site! <br />
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I started Finishing Acts about 8 years ago to share my love of decorative painting. Along the way you've also followed my journey with travel, running, personal injury, Bruce's cancer diagnosis, a few home remodels and closing our studio. Now as I move (literally, we're headed to Dallas) into my new position with Faux Effects I'm taking Finishing Acts with me!<br />
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I've been working hard on a new Hub for Faux Effects: The FEI Finish Line. This is a one-stop site for all things related to decorative finishing and Faux Effects: stories, product offerings, galleries, classes and much more! You can find us at www.fauxeffects.org.<br />
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Thanks so much for sticking with my antics for almost a decade and I hope to see you at the new site.<br />
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Decorative Painting is going through an evolution. Trends in interior design, home ownership and client personal preferences really changed demand for wall finishes. Thankfully, this is starting to shift again-hello feature walls and ceilings! But the bright spot for money generating jobs was and continues to be Cabinetry. So, you may be asking yourself, "should I add cabinets and furniture to my services?" I would say "absolutely" and not just because it's my forte. Let me make my case:</div>
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1. There are a lot of ugly dark and dated kitchens. Just because it's wood doesn't mean it's good. There I said it! Putting on a new coat of paint or stain is the fastest and least intrusive way to update cabinets. Clients will appreciate the added value to the most used room in the house so there is always a demand for this service. Any realtor will tell you- a kitchen sells a house!</div>
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2. You are part of the recycling movement. Giving cabinets a makeover keeps it out of a landfill. And water-based products like Setcoat®, Stain & Seal™, and Varnish Plus™ Topcoat are earth respectful and client friendly with both low odor and low VOC's.<br />
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3. Up cycling is on-trend. Clients have furniture they cherish-maybe it's unique or it's the providence of a piece. You get to be the hero who saved Grandma's china cabinet for future generations! Hunting for pieces at flea markets and garage sales is fun. Expressing your creativity on furniture is more wide open (less a commitment than cabinets). And selling your finished pieces can be a nice side hustle.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guess what? You can also up cycle accessories like lighting</td></tr>
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4. There is a lot of wood in a home. It is not just the cabinets. There are handrails, doors, built-ins, paneling and trim. Once you know what to do and show how fabulous the kitchen may look, there is a whole house to keep finishing!<br />
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5. People are still hesitant to paint their own kitchens or furniture. Homeowners look at a wall and think, "hmmm, I can paint that. If I mess-up, I can just paint it over." In their hearts they know that it's riskier and more expensive to ruin their cabinets or that family heirloom. And while videos inspire DIY'ers, it's another thing to assembly the proper equipment and finish 50 doors/drawers and the frames. Most families can only have a kitchen torn part for so long... </div>
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<b></b>Did you know that furniture and cabinetry finishing has always been a foundation of Faux Effects® products-not just a trendy add-on? And our studios offer a range of cabinet and furniture classes? Just like with walls, nothing replaces learning on a real piece of wood with a trained experienced instructor. We have several classes coming up and let's start with a workshop in March.<br />
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The Faux Finish School in Louisville, Kentucky is offering a 3-day workshop Monday, March 26th -Wednesday, March 28th, 2018.</div>
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And keep reading-we will have more information on up-coming classes at all our studios as 2018 Schedules are released! Time to put a cabinet (and yes, a wall class too) on your calendar.<br />
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There is a lot happening in our family of Faux Effects International™ Studios the next 3 months. From a studio open house to classes in walls, cabinets, furniture and art work-there is something for everyone, no matter where you live! Take a look and save the date (or dates). And keep checking back as we update our calendar of events.</div>
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It's Open House time at Faux Design Studio in Chicago. Sheri Zeman will be hosting demonstrations, class previews and giveaways at this Free Event. Winterfest is <b>February 10 from 9am-12pm.</b> </div>
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Want to try something new with Faux Effects products? Then give Abstract & Inks with guest instructor Michelle Fountain a try! This class at Faux Design Studio is on <b>February 12th-13th.</b></div>
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A few spots are left for the 30 Samples Class Chicago. This class taught by Sheri Zeman owner of Faux Design Studio is <b>February 19th-23rd.</b> Register soon before this popular class is sold out! </div>
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The 30 Samples Class at FE Dallas taught by Sheri Zeman of Faux Design Studio. This class is <b>March 5th-9th and March 19th-23rd. </b>Both classes are currently sold out but Sheri has a wait list. Contact information listed above. </div>
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Ready to expand your portfolio into lucrative cabinet and furniture finishing? Sign up for New World Cabinetry, Furniture & Trim Workshop at The Faux Finish School in Louisville, Kentucky. This comprehensive class is <b>March 26th-March 28th </b>and is taught by Martin Alan Hirsch and Morey Dunbar. Contact information listed below.</div>
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The popular "Timeless Creations" The Art and Business of Faux Finishing Workshop "Interpretation by Inspiration" will be offered <b>April 9th-13th</b>. This class includes new and updated finishes and is taught by The Faux Finish School's owner, Martin Alan Hirsch and lead instructor Morey Dunbar.<br />
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It's Cabinet Week at FE Dallas with 5 different One Day Classes covering our unique system for RE-Staining, Metallic Cabinets and Modern Rustic Furniture. This series is offered April 16th-20th and is taught by Faux Effects' Instructor, Rebecca Slaton.</div>
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What would a galaxy be without the silver of the moon and the stars? Or the golden light of the sun?<br />
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Introducing two new colors of <span style="color: #181717; font-family: Bodoni MT;">GalaxyStone™ in Silver and Gold. Perfect for 2 of the biggest design trends for 2018: Bold Ceilings and Mixed Metallic Finishes.</span><br />
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I've had a few questions about GalaxyStone since my original post.<br />
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Sure! This is one of my favorite applications. There is a small glitter that gives GalaxyStone it's twinkle. When you pull the material with the trowel blade you will get delicate lines in the direction of the pull. You may mitigate this effect by pulling your blade one way and then pulling in the opposite direction.</div>
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A trowled-on application works best over a plaster base. For the finish above I used the GalaxyStone Tint Base over Ancient Grey Lusterstone® and for the finish below:<br />
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GalaxyStone has a gentle twinkle but if you want to up the sparkle then you may add Galaxy Glitter.<br />
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This is a larger glitter than what is in the GalaxyStone. It looks like a thinly sliced shard which gives you maximum reflection. You may add it into the GalaxyStone but if you want it to really shine, try this technique:<br />
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3. Shake the Galaxy Glitter on a plate and pounce the wet stippler into the glitter. The GalaxyStone will help pick-up the glitter.<br />
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What a way to open a post! This beautiful ceiling is by Houston Artists Cindy Howard and Dana DeBuck, owners of Decorative & Faux Finishes. Nothing captures our product of the month <br />
GalaxyStone better. Thanks ladies for the video! <br />
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GalaxyStone™ is the newest addition to the Faux Effects product line-up. So what is it?<br />
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This is a luminescent architectural coating formulated for interior and exterior use. What makes it luminescent? A small sparkle additive that doesn't catch the product when you roll or brush it-this makes a difference if you want to trowel it as well.<br />
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GalaxyStone may be used for walls, ceilings, concrete structures, columns and accessories. It is extremely hard and water resistant with no topcoat. You may apply GalaxyStone over dry wall primer, primed cement, ordinary quality latex wall paint, SetCoat® and Texture Coat™.<br />
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This is an extremely easy to product to apply in 2 steps.<br />
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You will want to use Wooster Polar Bear® Rollers available at paint, hardware or home supply stores. These have a nice fluffy nap for off-loading the Galaxy Stone. It is most efficient to roll the GalaxyStone over a paint base similar in color. For the second coat, you may repeat with the roller.</div>
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I like to keep a Leon Neon brush handy to pounce any lap lines:</div>
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And that's it for a basic application! This is the process used for the ceiling video.<br />
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I always try products in a real world project so for GalaxyStone I used it to create an Ombre effect on large wall at the FE Dallas Studio. The wall already had a pretty textured Palette Deco™ in Pearl.</div>
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I began the finish by rolling the wall 2/3 of the wall up with the GalaxyStone in Black.</div>
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The Galaxy Glitter comes in Silver, Black and Clear. I used some of the Silver for my project. I just added a bit to my Charcoal layer which I rolled and compressed with Leon Neon to lay the glitter flat.</div>
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I used GalaxyStone Black and added Rich Silver MetalGlow® to it as I worked my way up the wall The bottom 1/3 has the Silver Galaxy Glitter. The version below uses GalaxyStone Black mixed with SetCoat Metallic® in Bronze working it into the top 1/4 which is the GalaxyStone Tint Base. I admit I'm a bit obsessed with the Ombre Wall Trend!</div>
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What trend am I most excited about? The return of color to the kitchen! Interior Design Magazines and sites such as Houzz all list a return to wood look cabinets with tones from Greige to Ebony. And now we may mix metallic finishes such as silver metallic cabinets with brushed brass hardware.<br />
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The trend in painted finishes is rich, rich, rich...think Teal, Navy, and Green. White looks fresh and always in style but it is nice to some diversity. And what great news for the finishing community!<br />
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Since our <b>Happy New Year Silver Label Sale</b> is ending tomorrow, my suggestions are all Silver Label Cabinet products. What's the difference between Silver and Gold Label? Gold Label products have properties such as timing that are more easily understood by experiencing in a class. There is no difference in quality.</div>
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These 2 colors are fantastic base colors for cabinets. For metallic paints, they both roll out well and offer opaque coverage. I use a small fuzzy roller (verses a foam one) to apply and pounce with a Leon Neon or Stippler Brush to minimize lap lines. Both also spray well. In addition to cabinets, these metallic colors are useful for tinting wall products or using over stencils for patterns.<br />
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With the trend toward natural looking stains on raw white Oak (my biggest request for cabinets last year), I use a lot of Honey Pine Stain & Seal:</div>
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A first of the year sale is also a good time to stock up on glazing mediums. I like FXThinner™ because it dries so hard and allows me to progress more quickly with my cabinet projects. Other people like the build of Aquacreme™</div>
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We have several topcoats for cabinetry and furniture with each having specific properties. But for overall appearance and ease of application, I like to use Varnish Plus™ in the Satin Finish. This is a water-based pre-catalyzed conversion varnish that may be rolled, brushed or sprayed (thin up to 20% with water). Apply the 2nd coat within 4hours or wait 48 hours to recoat. I let my 2coats dry well over-night before flipping doors to topcoat the other side.</div>
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A common question is: "What products should I keep in stock?" Unless you are recreating a specific class sample, it is hard to know exactly what to keep on hand with so many choices. I thought about my practice of going through our family pantry. Just like a good cook knows with a few staples you can whip up a pretty good meal the same is true of stocking a studio pantry. </div>
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With that in mind, this is my criteria for product staples:</div>
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1. Can this product be tinted or mixed easily with other items to alter the color, texture or appearance?</div>
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2. Is the material adaptable to a range of design styles? For example can it be used for both modern and rustic finishes? </div>
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3. Will I be able to use the product on a variety of surfaces such as walls and cabinets?</div>
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4. And does the product have a good shelf life-most of the items from Faux Effects International™ are good for a year or more unopened. Putting plastic wrap over wet product and making sure the lid is on tight will keep these products fresher once opened.</div>
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So, let's start building our Decorative Arts Pantry! The three items I am starting with are all Tint Bases which means they meet my 4 criteria above. Plus they are simple to use and best of all....</div>
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We all know that Lusterstone comes in beautiful colors from pale white to deep black, but did you know there is a tintable version? We often get requests from clients to match a specific paint color while making samples when we don't have a pre-tinted Lusterstone available. Lusterstone Tint Base to the rescue. </div>
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You may tint this product with Faux Effects Colorants like FauxCreme Color™ or Metalglow® Metallic Paints like the sample above which uses Metal Glow colors in Sea Spray and Wheat mixed with Lusterstone Tint Base. </div>
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A favorite finish is to tint Lusterstone Tint Base with MicaGlow Powder™ (seen in the sample above). Just a tablespoon of mica powder per quart of tint base yields a pretty silky look.</div>
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You don't always need to add something to the Lusterstone Tint Base-it works just fine on it's own. It dries to a neutral pearl finish (neither too blue or brown). A simple and effective application is to trowel a layer of Palette Deco ™ Metallic Plaster (my sample is Silver) and top with a layer of Lusterstone Tint Base<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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And speaking of patterns! Lusterstone Tint Base is troweled for a base in this finish below. Next I mixed the tint base with Silver MicaGlow Powder and silver glitter- a nice (clean) way to apply a glitter finish! </div>
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The same attributes of Lusterstone Tint Base are useful for the Venetian Gem Tint. The biggest difference is the opacity of the products with the Venetian Gem Tint Base drying more opaque (not a great choice for a glitter finish) but works fine with many other colorants!</div>
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Because of the well sealed and smooth quality of the Venetian Gem Tint Base it is a great choice for using with foils. Above, Venetian Tint Base is used for the base layer and the raised pattern. A pewter foil is applied over the plaster and our other staple, Lusterstone Tint Base is pulled over the top to blend and soften.</div>
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The most translucent of the 3 tint bases discussed here is AquaWax. <b> </b>And like the other two, AquaWax may be used both over and under other products. Below AquaWax is mixed with Sea Spray Metal Glow, Old Bronze Metal Glow and Elephant Hide Metal Glow.</div>
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What you should notice is that many of the finishes using Lusterstone Tint Base, Venetian Gem Tint Base and AquaWax are 2-3 steps making these economical finishes as well. Take advantage of the sale and try a quart of one (or all) for your decorative art product pantry.</div>
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The New Year Silver Label Sale is being offered from Faux Effects and at participating studios. Use N2018Y code at check out or call your local studio for information.</div>
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I gave up Resolutions a long time ago. Too much pressure. Instead I like to select one idea (my power word) and a few specific realistic things that will make my life and business run more smoothly. Here is my list for 2018!<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">1. Get a Power Word.</span></i></b> This is the word that will guide you in 2018. I started this practice 4 years ago with the word <b><i>"Focused"</i></b> and I still use it as my moniker. Since then I've selected words I wanted at the time: <b><i>"Resilience" in 2016 </i></b>or words that I needed: <b><i>"Resourcefulness"</i></b> in 2017. This year I struggled to decide on my word and it turned out my feeling of unease was the answer.<br />
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My 2018 word is <b>"Settled." </b><i>To resolve and fix. To take up residence and furnish. To quite, calm and bring to rest. To conclude and make stable.</i> I am a restless creature by nature but the last few years have been too chaotic-this is the perfect word for me!<br />
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<b></b><span style="font-size: large;">2. </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Get Organized.</span> </b>This is coming from someone who saves every teaspoon of product and pulls cheesecloth out of the trash. I "feed" my glazes for years. But there comes a time to clean out, let things go and get the studio in order. Now I am a Magpie meaning I get easily distracted by shiny objects..."Oh a magazine"..."Look at this sample"....you get the idea. If you are like me, then enlist the help of your bossy friend (this would be my sister Sally) and your cleaning machine friend (this would be my friend Jeannette). Having help makes it easier to throw things away, clean tools, and consolidate product. A fresh studio equals a fresh start. <b>What will you do to organize your creative space?</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Get Social.</span></b> There is no way around it. Social marketing is here to stay. There are many choices: Facebook (personal pages, business pages, and groups), Instagram (personal and business), Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat and Web-sites. It's tempting to do them all but just repeating what you put on each site is not effective. And it takes a lot of time. While you may participate in many social networks, research the different platforms and find <b>two </b>that match your goals where you will focus your energies. I will go more in-depth on this during our business series blog posts. For now, examine the sites where you are putting your time. Are you getting the results you want? Connecting with new customers? Maintaining productive relationships with current clients and colleagues? Do you have time for a blog? Or would a newsletter work better?</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Get a Camera. </b></span> I love my cell phone camera. It's convenient. It links to my social media. There is video capabilities and filters. While the pictures are perfect for things like Facebook and Instagram, they are not great for web-site and magazine publications. We find this is a problem when publishing our on-line magazine Faux Effects World. Get a small digital camera (most are under $150) with a memory card. I just pop out the card and download it directly to my computer. Stage your pictures like a magazine: Turn on all the lights. Use natural light. Get close-up. Take out items such as cups, clutter and personal objects-pets are fine and add charm. Move your ladders and drop cloths. Remember before & after. <b>What camera will you use this year?</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">6. Get Published.</span></b> We are always looking for quality pictures of projects using Faux Effects products and want to share your work through our blog, social media sites and Faux Effects World Magazine. Guess what? You don't have to write the article (that's part of my job), you just need to submit content. There are contest, like the current APC Top Job, where you get recognition nationally and locally. And local magazines are always looking for stories. Stop being shy! <b>What projects will you share this year? Where will you be published?</b> </div>
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There are many things I love about being a decorative artist. Near the top of that list is the thrill of finding diamond in the rough furniture. I've spent many weekends at flea markets, consignment stores and antique shops on the hunt for unloved but unique pieces. And best of all, since no one knows what to do with them, you can score a real bargain. My whole house is filled with these treasures.<br />
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This time the project is for a client. I've already finished the walls, columns and table for this dining room. Plus I helped select the paint and light fixture. <br />
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A big trend for 2018 interiors is mixed metals. Obviously our main metal is Copper with a mix of a golden Bronze. So I was excited to find this sofa table at a Kansas City consignment store. The marble is in perfect shape and the colors are spot on.</div>
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The first step in a furniture makeover is the clean the surface, a light sand, and a final wipe down with denatured alcohol. My base paint is Faux Effects Designer Metallic in Charred Gold. I wanted the base to be a warm brown based gold therefore I did not add the silver concentrate that came with the Designer Metallic. The easiest way to apply with out spraying is to brush on the paint and pounce it with a Leon Neon.</div>
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Even though there is So-Slow Extender added this layer usually is dry within a few hours. Always check each layer for bonding before proceeding as dry times vary due to climate and thickness of application. Next I mix a pint of glaze medium: Faux Crème Clear, Aquacreme or FX Thinner (all will work with Metal Glow) + 1/2 Cup Sunburst Metal Glow + 1/4 Cup Antique Mahogany Stain & Seal.</div>
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To seal the piece, I mixed a pint of un-tinted Aquawax with 2 TBSP So-Slow Extender. This is thinly brushed over the surface and wiped back with the cheesecloth. Avoid letting it collect in the deeper areas or corners to avoid a frosty look. I used the Aquawax because I had it in an earlier layer but you can top coat this finish with Varnish Plus or C500 if desired.<br />
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Here is a version of the same finish with Faux Effects Fauxstone Pull-Off added under the base coat.<br />
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Don't forget this is the last week for the December Metal Glow Sale if you want to try this finish yourself.</div>
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Now I understand the challenges of taking classes. There is travel and time away from work. Plus the cost of a class. Sure there are on-line classes or videos. Those are all viable options for expanding education and a welcome addition to our profession. But I am here to share with you the first class of 2018 hosted by a Faux Effects Studio and why it's an example of how nothing will ever replace the experience of a hands-on class.</div>
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This workshop is designed for those looking to expand their portfolio of decorative finishes with 30 samples over 5 days. The perfect class for the beginning finisher to the seasoned professional. </div>
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<b><i>Reason One:</i></b> A hands-on class gives you time to explore a variety of products and techniques. This class is divided into 3 current categories: Classic Old World, Black, White & Grey, and Hollywood Glamour. <br />
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When you take a class like "Timeless Creations" all your supplies and tools are provided. Product is there and ready to use. There is a written notebook ready so you may concentrate on the demonstrations rather then trying to keep up with a recipe. You have areas to safely hang your samples and room to enjoy your own work and the work of others...leading to my favorite reason for attending a class</div>
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Ready to find out more about the class? You may visit the website at <b>www.fauxfinish.com</b> or <b>The Faux Finish School</b> on Facebook. Registration is available at <b>www.fauxmarketplace.com. </b>Want to connect in person?<b> Call (502)583-0102.</b></div>
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<i><b>I am a finisher. Some of my friends are telling me there is no Faux. They watch television and everything is white...white cabinets, white walls, white ceilings.</b> <b>SO, please tell me the truth? IS there still Faux?</b></i><br />
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Virginia, your friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a few. They only believe what they see on popular TV. They think nothing can be done unless the masses say so. All people, Virginia, have the capacity to embrace originality, they may just be afraid to take the chance.<br />
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Yes, Virginia, there is Faux. We may call it the Decorative Arts but surely it is alive just as beauty and art exist. Just as we trust the taste of fine wine, the smell of cookies baking, or the laughter of our loved ones, we know creating unique environments provides joy that gives our home's special meaning. Alas, how dreary would it be to only live in a world devoid of color, texture or pattern! It would be as dreary as a world without Virginias! As with poetry, song and personal adornment, these are the ways we express ourselves and our individuality<br />
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Not believe in Faux! You might as well not believe in style or design. Because these are the essence of the decorative arts. Imagine culture without the wonders of the hieroglyphics and the Sistine Chapel. Think of the fabulous estates like Biltmore or the Breakers without lavish gold leaf and exuberant palettes. As children we revel in the tactile and the sparkly. We get our hands dirty because it is fun.What a loss it would be to never play with plaster, crackle, or glitter as an adult!<br />
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So I say to you, Virginia, thank goodness there is Faux. It provides an avenue for those who trust that surrounding themselves in artistry has value. It provides a livelihood to countless men and women who are fascinated by making things with their hands. <br />
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The whims of taste will swing away for awhile but we are creatures made to appreciate the lovely. Have faith Virginia. The pendulum is in your favor. The word may be "faux" but the desire for creative expression is real. Paint your front door a bold red, Glaze your cabinets and venetian plaster your walls. Stencil your ceiling and hang your original art. Then open that door to your friends. I promise they will not want to leave. <br />
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Happy Holidays to all who believe in the Decorative Arts. For you are the fire of a community that will warm many homes to come. To all our studios, instructors, and students, we thank you for supporting Faux Effects. We wish for you to enjoy time with family and friends. Together we will look forward to a prosperous New Year. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">( Please read the delightful original editorial, <i>"</i><i>Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus"</i> published in 1897 by the New York Sun. It was written by veteran newsman, Francis Pharcellus Church)</span></b><br />
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I have a confession to make. My approach to cooking and finishing are the same. For my own use, I measure nothing instead preferring to look at an ingredient, smell it and then decide to add or not add. Now I understand the chemistry of what I'm doing. For example I know that Metal Glow will stick directly to a surface without adding any thing to it-it has binders. Just like I know Baking Soda is a leavening agent that gives baked goods their texture. This approach works well in the experimentation phase but not so great in the final delivery. You need a solid recipe! <br />
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Tis the season to share a good recipe-something you can pass on like a great Friendship Cake starter- I have 2 great recipes that use the same 3 ingredients (measurements included) for your current or next finishing job. Let's start with one for walls and ceilings. These are the 3 things you will need:<br />
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<b>Croce Metallica, </b>which means "crosshatch metallic" but sounds more expensive the other way.<br />
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You will use large brushes to crosshatch each color starting with the Martini Olive and layering with the Firewood and Milk & Honey colors. The ratios of application are:</div>
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A great simple finish! Morey says she has sold this finish several times and in many different color combinations. Since there are 67 colors of Metal Glow there are many ways to adapt this recipe. For example: </div>
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Thanks so much to Martin and Morey for sharing their recipe. You can find out more about The Faux Finish School by visiting <b>www.fauxfinish.com.</b></div>
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Happy December everyone. Hope you are getting your projects wrapped up for the year and filling the calendar for 2018. Since this is the season of sparkly lights, pretty papers, and decorations galore, Faux Effects wanted to join in the festivities this month with our most cheerful product....</div>
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<b>So what is Metal Glow? </b>Metal Glow is an iridescent paint. It is more sheer and sparkly than metallic Setcoat. But the consistency is thicker then metallic colorants. Plus it comes in 67 colors giving you the largest range of color options. It comes in quarts that cover approximately 75 square feet.<br />
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<b>How may Metal Glow be applied? </b>You may spray it-just thin with some water. I like to keep it the consistency of melted ice cream because getting it too thin may cause the metallic to separate and run on a vertical application. At this consistency and using an HVLP the Metal Glow may appear slightly "hammered" when sprayed. That's OK, It will lay out. <br />
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Need to roll it? Use a cloth roller verses a foam one. The foam rollers will slide in the metallic. As you roll the Metal Glow, pounce it with a Neon Leon or Stippler Brush. This will minimize lap lines. You may also apply it by brush.<br />
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<b>Where do you use it? </b>Glad you asked. How about almost anywhere! Let me show you a few ideas:<br />
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Metal Glow may be used as a base coat for cabinetry, either alone or mixed with Setcoat for custom tinting. The kitchen above was sprayed with a mix of Faux Effects Designer Metallic and Wheat Metal Glow. The Antique Apricot Finish below uses Sunburst Gold Metal Glow in the base.</div>
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Metal Glow gives a soft shimmer to ceiling finishes like this one that starts with Leo Gold Metal Glow:</div>
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The sample above is a variation on a finish by Prismatic Painting's Gary Lord. Eldorado Gold Metal Glow and Urban Steele are mixed with Faux Effects RS Water Wax. The sample below is Silver Lining Metal Glow and Elephant Hide Metal Glow mixed with Faux Effects Aquawax:</div>
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Metal Glow is a favorite for tinting RS Plaster because when you buff the plaster you get a pretty sparkle like the sample below using Luna White Metal Glow and Rich Silver Metal Glow:</div>
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Of course one of the most effective uses for Metal Glow is to mix it with a Faux Effects Glaze Medium. Our Moon glow Travertino is glazed with Faux Crème Clear mixed with Citrus Gold Metal Glow and Wheat Metal Glow:</div>
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A sheer glaze mix of Aquacreme and Toasted Coconut Metal Glow highlight the raised plaster pattern in this Faux Effects RS Sandstone Finish:</div>
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I'm going to stop here because we all know that it's better to get your presents spread out over several days (or is that just me?).<br />
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Check back this week and next for some step by step DIY projects using Metal Glow including one from The Faux Finish School in Louisville, KY!<br />
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With the Holiday Season in full swing it is a busy time to get finishing projects done. It is also the final week of our November Sale on Faux Effects Venetian Gem Plaster. So let's take advantage of Venetian Gem's unique properties and a discount.</div>
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Venetian Gem is an excellent base coat for creating pattern and designs. The thick nature and easy spread ability of the plaster makes it a great match for shaping with a trowel, sea sponge roller or specialty roller. The finish above is called Tribeca Bronze and it begins with Tiger's Eye Venetian rolled on with a sea sponge roller. This leaves the plaster with a texture similar to knock-down. In fact, this technique will go over orange peel walls. The peaks are flattened with an application trowel. Then Palette Deco Bronze is pulled over the top followed by Lusterstone in Charred Olive. The Venetian Gem will polish on the flat areas creating a pleasing sheen.</div>
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In the above picture, I'm simply shaping Moonstone Grey Venetian Gem Plaster with a pointed Japan Trowel. The horizontal lines elevate the finish to something more like a wallpaper. Next, I tightly pull Faux Effects' New Stuco Lux Shimmer Tint Base over the Venetian Gem base. When this layer is dry I glaze it with Dark Brown Faux Crème Color and Faux Crème Clear glaze medium. The Stuco Lux has a soft twinkle that really creates a modern finish-love this new product! </div>
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Venetian Gem is the perfect medium to use with specialty rollers. If you add 1/4 cup (up to half a cup) of Faux Effects' Spatter Add to a gallon of Venetian Gem Plaster then you will have time to trowel the plaster from the top of the wall to the bottom in a width double your roller. </div>
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The Spatter Add will keep the Venetian Plaster thick while slowing down the dry time-giving you time to roll through the base, create your pattern and then trowel/roll in the next section! This helps you go across longer walls or ceilings, keep the pattern shape and clean your roller easier. Bonus points.</div>
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The finish above is created with Venetian Gem in Black Oynx, a specialty roller and Old World Finishing Paint troweled on top and sanded back. </div>
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Another plus for Venetian Gem is how well it seals. After shaping the plaster, it is an excellent base for foiled finishes. The nature of the plaster doesn't absorb the foil size and the slightly slick nature of the dried finish gives a nice release to the metallic foil.</div>
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The finish below uses the Faux Effects Snakeskin Stencil in Tiger's Eye Venetian Gem, Faux Effects Foil Size and Faux Effects Bronze Foil. </div>
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This leads me to the final way to shape Venetian Gem-over stencil patterns. I start with a simple troweled flat layer of Venetian Gem in my selected color and I use this same color for my pattern. That was if some product bleeds under my stencil it is no big deal. </div>
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This is Venetian Gem in Ruby over the Faux Effects Alligator Stencil and is a durable classic furniture finish.</div>
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Although Venetian Gem has enough build for patterns it also has enough flexibility for canvas work as well. I build all my canvas art with a Venetian Gem base. From this...</div>
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For canvas work, you may combine all the best features of Venetian Gem: </div>
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So many options with Venetian Gem! If you're feeling inspired why not give this plaster a try.</div>
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Look at this contemporary sample using Faux Effects Venetian Gem in Moonstone Grey which hits all the current design trend sweet spots: metallic, grey and horizontal/vertical lines. It has an industrial look that is very hot for home and commercial interiors. But it also reminds me of an interesting take on wood the more I look at it-I love finishes like this!</div>
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For the <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Metallo Spazolatto Sample </b>(which wins for best name)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span>you will need the following Faux Effects Products:<br />
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<i>Charcoal Setcoat</i><br />
<i>Moonstone Grey Venetian Gem Plaster</i><br />
<i>Aquawax</i><br />
<i>Metallic Concentrate in Silver and Rich Gold</i><br />
<i>Aquacreme Glaze Medium</i><br />
<i>Ebony Stain & Seal</i><br />
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<i>An Application Trowel and/or German Scrapers</i><br />
<i>A Bristle Linear Trowel </i><br />
<i>12" Magic Trowel</i><br />
<i>Cheesecloth</i><br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Step One: </b><span style="font-style: italic;">R</span>oll, brush or spray your base surface with 1-2 coats of the new Charcoal Grey Setcoat.<br />
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<i><b>Step </b></i><i><b>Two: </b>Use a German Scraper to butter your application trowel with Moonstone Grey Venetian Gem Plaster.</i><br />
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<i>The Moonstone Grey Plaster should be applied generously to the surface for approximately 100% coverage and 1/8" thickness-you need it thick enough to shape. </i><br />
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<i>While the plaster is wet, swipe vertically with the Bristle Liner trowel.</i><br />
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<i>With the same vertical movement, smooth the texture SLIGHTLY with the Magic Trowel:</i><br />
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<i><br /></i><i>This step will create the wider vertical bands.<br /><span id="goog_133673189"></span><span id="goog_133673190"></span></i><br />
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<i>For finishes with multiple actions, you want to do areas in manageable sections. The randomness of the trowel work should make this easier. You may also use a retarder such as Spatter Add (1/4 cup to a gallon of plaster) to keep the plaster thick but slow down the dry time while you work.</i><br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Step 3: </b><i>When the Venetian Gem layer is dry, you will apply a mix of Silver Concentrate mixed with </i>Aquawax<i> (1-2 tsp per cup). Silver Concentrate is the additive for Designer </i>Metallic<i> but may be purchased separately in small bottles or 16oz pots. The Aquawax will provide the binder for the Silver concentrate. You will use Cheesecloth as a pad to apply the metallic Aquawax. </i><br />
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<i>Dip the cheesecloth into the Aquawax and rub over the entire surface, making sure the the final pass is vertical. Let this layer dry.</i><br />
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<i><b>Step 4: </b>Mix Aquawax with Rich Gold Concentrate. Yes, there is a Rich Gold additive as well. Again, it doesn't take much of the concentrate. In this case it is 2-3 TBSP per 1 cup of Aquawax). This mix is troweled on in a vertical manner-the troweling will give you more control for placement. The gold Aquawax covers 30%-45% of the surface. </i><br />
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<i>This is applied in sections because you will use the Bristle Linear Trowel again to swipe through vertically. Then you will knock the texture down slightly with the Magic Trowel, also in a vertical manner. You are repeating the actions from Step One.</i><br />
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<i><b>Step 5:</b> When the Gold Aquawax layer is dry, mix Aquacreme (2parts) + Ebony Stain & Seal (1part).</i><br />
<i>This mixture will be a bit "stiff" but that is good-you want it to catch in the texture. Brush the Black Glaze mix generously over the entire surface. Remove the excess using the Magic Trowel by pulling the trowel across the wet glaze both vertically and horizontally.</i><br />
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There you go! Not only a great sample but lots of inspiration for using specialty tools! Thanks so much Martin & Morey for sharing.<br />
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Interested in the tools and products used for this sample? Please visit the online store for The Faux Finish School at <b>www.fauxmarketplace.com.</b><br />
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You may also start your year by taking a class with Martin and Morey. The next class is January 8th - January 12th for their "Timeless Creations" The Art and Business of Faux Finishing Workshop "Interpretation by Inspiration."<br />
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Why does this pairing work so well? Venetian Gem comes in many versatile colors and the consistency gives it great coverage and build. Aquawax is easily tinted with a variety of Faux Effects products giving you a large range of color options. Here are a few ideas for inspiration:</div>
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The lead photograph is a beautiful bathroom in a traditional home. The base is Ultra-polishing Venetian Gem Tint Base left un-tinted. It is also used for the faded damask pattern. Aquawax was mixed with Caterpillar Gold Metal Glow and Luna White Metal Glow and troweled over the Venetian Gem.</div>
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In this darker option, the base is Venetian Gem in Tiger's Eye. The Aquawax is mixed with Sunburst Gold Metal Glow and Toasted Coconut Metal Glow. This is a favorite finish for ceilings paired with oil-rubbed light fixtures.</div>
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Here is a similar finish in a cool silver version. The Venetian Gem is Black Onyx and the Metal Glow colors are Pewter Gold and Wheat mixed with Aquawax.</div>
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In the above finish the Venetian Gem Black Onyx is applied with a sea sponge roller. It is then flattened with a trowel creating a texture that gives good coverage to bad walls or orange peel. Aquawax is mixed with Bronze Stain & Seal and Silver Stain & Seal then troweled at the same time over the Venetian Gem.</div>
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Verdigris is a classic finish. Our finish starts with Sage Venetian Gem. The Aquawax is mixed with Faux Effects Light Green and the Blue Green Verdigris Faux Crème Colors. While troweling in the Verdigris colors, we add in some Aquawax mixed with Bronze Faux Crème Color. </div>
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Another interpretation of Verdigris starts with Brown Sapphire Venetian Gem. The Aquawax is mixed with Turquoise Faux Color, Bronze and Gold Metallic Faux Crème Colors.</div>
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We love Moonstone Grey Venetian Plaster-perfect mix of grey and brown, The finish above is Moonstone Grey with Aquawax mixed with Pearl Mica Powder troweled on top. </div>
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The modern fireplace surround is White Venetian Gem Plaster. For the marbled effect we mixed Silver Mica Powder and Pearl Mica Powder with Aquawax. </div>
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A few of these finishes are glazed. This is another advantage to our pairing of Aquawax and Venetian Gem-it is easy to glaze! The shiny and well sealed surface allows you glaze mixes to glide over the surface. Sometimes the glaze will appear to "bead"-that's OK-just pad it out. It will stick. I recommend this type of finish for large ceilings.</div>
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Hope this post gives you several ideas for using Venetian Gem with Aquawax! I know with the holidays the crunch is on and these are all quick and lovely transformations.</div>
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Today's 2-step Finish is presented by <b>Sheri Zeman</b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hello Sheri!</span></i></b> </div>
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Sheri is the owner of <b>FAUX DESIGN STUDIO </b>located in Chicago. FAUX DESIGN STUDIO is a Faux Effects Gold Label Training and Retail studio offering a comprehensive schedule of classes, her own line of stencils, specialty tools and both Gold & Silver Label Faux Effects Finishing Products.</div>
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And here is her Two-Step Finish: </div>
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<b>Venetian Gem Basecoat</b> which is a creamy plaster that may be tinted or left un-tinted. A gallon covers about 200 square feet depending on application thickness. It dries to a matte opaque finish.</div>
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<b>Pearl Setcoat.</b> A gallon covers about 400 square feet. This will dry to a metallic finish. As with most pearls, the material is a little more sheer by nature. </div>
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<b>A Twine Roller</b>. This is a specialty chamois roller you may purchase from Sheri's studio. Contact information to buy one follows the recipe.</div>
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And it comes in a baby version for tight spots! How cute and practical is this? </div>
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This is an additive product from Faux Effects and one I always use when I need to shape plasters. It will thicken the plaster which makes it easier for the roller to go thru cleanly leaving a more sharp pattern. Spatter Add also works to slow the plaster's set time. This gives you more time to trowel your plaster and then roll through with your specialty roller (or a specialty trowel), I find I get about 40 extra minutes! Bonus-your tools should be easier to clean!</div>
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<b>Other supplies: Plaster Application Trowel, Japan Blades or Putty Knife, Paint Rollers, Brushes, Paint Pan and Rags.</b></div>
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<b>How you apply it: </b><i>You want your base to be clean and sealed with a good quality eggshell paint. When in doubt of the base, use Setcoat to start. That adds a step- hey, it's our music but your dance! Always make a sample using your selected base before attempting a job.</i></div>
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1. Mix 1 gallon of Venetian Gem Basecoat + 1/2 Cup Spatter Add and stir to blend. Use a smaller blade like a Japan Blade to butter a larger application trowel with the plaster. Trowel a band of plaster from the top to the bottom of your wall for a standard 8 foot wall. If the wall is taller, you may apply this finish in sections. Apply a width double the width of the roller. Gentle trowel lines are fine.</div>
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For thickness, You don't want to see the background through the plaster. If you roll with the Twine roller and the pattern looks "spikey" then the material is too thick. Don't worry. Just go over that area to spread the plaster more-the Spatter Add will give you more time. Practice on the least noticeable wall to get the feel.</div>
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2. You will use the Twine roller and roll through the wet plaster vertically and then horizontally. Keep a damp cloth to wipe off the roller as you work. The pattern is random so it is easy to stop and start. Trowel your next area of Venetian Gem Basecoat and repeat the rolling process,</div>
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3. When the Venetian Gem Basecoat is dry, roll a layer of Pearl Setcoat over the top. I like a thicker nap paint roller for metallic Setcoat to off-load product and minimize smearing.</div>
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<b></b>WOW! Doesn't this look sharp? What I love about this finish is the easy variations you may try. Wouldn't this look great exchanging the Pearl Setcoat for Metallic Black Setcoat (or any metallic Metal Glow). Or you could change the specialty roller. Here are a few rollers that Sheri also sells;<br />
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This finish would also be a great base for a pattern. Now you are adding more steps but hey, like I said before-this is your dance! And some of us really like to boogie.<br />
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Want to find out more Sheri's studio, classes, stencils and rollers? Check out her websites:<br />
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<b></b>And don't forget that November is the perfect month to try Venetian Gem Basecoat or any Venetian Gem product.</div>
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Thanks Sheri Zeman for sharing a great recipe! <br />
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Have a finish with Venetian Gem (or any other Faux Effects Product) you would like to share? Contact me at: rebecca@fauxfx.com and let's talk.<br />
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I'm excited to talk today about one of the most versatile finishing products on the market: <b>Venetian Gem Plaster</b> by Faux Effects.<br />
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Venetian Gem is an acrylic and marble dust based plaster. This makes it different than traditional lime based plaster. With tinted lime based plasters, the color dries much lighter then wet batch. Getting to very rich or deep color may be more difficult. Venetian Gem comes pre-tinted in several deep colors and every color dries to match the wet batch. <br />
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The product is easy to trowel with the consistency of peanut butter. I like to butter my application trowel using a smaller trowel...<br />
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Because of the product thickness it is a great choice for creating "shaped" base coats with just a trowel. Right now the horizontal line effect is very on-trend. Venetian Gem is a perfect choice to achieve this look! </div>
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Venetian Gem is durable, high hide and has great chemical resistance. I suggest this product specifically for bathroom makeovers. These bathroom walls were Orange colored orange peel but I was able to shape Black Onyx Venetian Gem over the walls without skimming them! </div>
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Venetian Gem is a product I always use over Faux Effects Setcoat. In this case, I used Black Setcoat. If you use a latex paint, you run the risk of the Venetian Gem cracking or not bonding as well. Because the Venetian Gem Plaster seals so well, it is a fantastic base for metallic foiled finishes. For the bathroom above, the shaped Black Onyx is rolled with Foil Size and then covered with bright silver foil. Next I pulled Queen Anne's Lustersuede on top. Again a nice modern finish!</div>
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Don't forget the polish! One of the main reasons to select Venetian Gem Plaster is the ability to control the degree of shine. With no polish, the product looks matte which is great for leather looks like this cracked Sand Venetian Gem. The Sand Color is mixed with Faux Effects Cracklemate and troweled over a coat of Aquasize. I glazed it with Stain & Seal. </div>
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I love this look for ceilings like this dining room ceiling in Venetian Gem Tiger's Eye! </div>
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My Sheraton Silver sample (and dining room wall) uses another product from the Venetian Gem line: <b>Ultra-Polishing Venetian Gem Tinting Base.</b> Wow! That's a mouthful. Let's call it UPVG Tint Base from now on. This is a tint-base for Venetian Gem. The product is translucent in nature and may be tinted with Faux Crème Color and Metal Glow to make your own polish plaster colors. I also use it as "thinner" for pre-tinted Venetian Gem Colors. For the sample above I mixed the UPVG Tint Base with Tiger's Eye Venetian Gem to make the color less saturated. Then I also mixed the UPVG Tint Base with Moonstone Grey Venetian Gem to make it more translucent to pull over the Tiger's Eye. A multi-use product!</div>
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But wait! Isn't there a <b>Venetian Basecoat</b>? And how is it different then the UPVG Tint Base? That's a good and frequent question! Venetian Basecoat is a more opaque tint base-it looks white in the bucket. Because the material dries to a matte finish (verses a polish coat like the UPVG Tint Base) there are more tinting options. I've used Setcoat, Faux Crème Color, Stain & Seal, and even a high quality latex flat paint (but only 20% to tint a gallon). </div>
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When would you choose this product? 1) If you want a matte base under the higher polish Venetian Gem for contrast. 2) You want a matte base you may tint and shape. The consistency is thicker then O'Villa Plaster so I use it for the classic Skin Finishes with cheesecloth or rollers.</div>
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So what is <b>Venetian Finish Coat?</b> Venetian Finish Coat is a translucent product that may be used as a sealer over Venetian Gem for a shine without mechanical polish. It may also be lightly tinted for a sheer color effect over Venetian Gem Plaster. I like to mix it with metallic Faux Crème Colors or Mica Powders which works well with the shinier nature of the product. I use this technique over the matte Venetian Basecoat as well to achieve the subtle glow seen in the finish below.</div>
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Contact your local Faux Effects Retailer to order. Venetian Gem Plaster products comes in quarts, gallon and 5 gallon sizes.<br />
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And visit the blog on Monday for Venetian Gem recipes including this one from Sheri Zeman, owner of Faux Design Studio, the Gold Label Training & Retail Studio in Chicago!<br />
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Happy Halloween! It's that time of year when you try not to eat all the candy before the kids trick or treat.<br />
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After Christmas, Halloween is the second most favorite time for decorating our homes. Check out Pinterest and you will easily see how much we love pumpkins, witch's hats, ghosts, black cats, ravens and skulls. <br />
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For a month, it's fun to embrace the macabre but could you live with this year round? For example this might work if you make a lot of pies or keep a goat in your bedroom.<br />
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The traditional palette of bright orange and black may be difficult for most people to embrace on a daily basis-unless you are an Oklahoma State fan....or my Dad (the unofficial Earl of Orange).<br />
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When we tease out a literal interpretation of Halloween, there are several elements of the holiday left to create inspired interiors. Let's take a peek at a few:<br />
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Above is Black Crackle from Faux Effects used on cabinetry. What makes this crackle look more refined? As the black crackle medium is drying, I rub off areas with a damp cloth to reveal the warm wood tone underneath. When the crackle medium is dry, I brush on Old World Finishing Paint in Coal. This will back fill and soften the crackle. When the Finishing Paint is dry, I sand the surface to see the wood and to create a really smooth finish. By doing this step I may control how the crackle looks and feels!<br />
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This door also uses crackle but the medium is Faux Effects' Clear Crackle mixed with Setcoat Metallic Gun Metal. Don't want to use crackle but get the rich look of Metallic Black?</div>
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Metallic Black Setcoat is a great choice for color and coverage. The door above has small dabs of Black Onyx Venetian Plaster to add interest and a bot of texture.</div>
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Black is also a classic for wall finishing. This close-up of a feature wall is RS Plaster painted with Metallic Black Setcoat: RS Water Wax is mixed with Faux Effects Silver Mica Powder and troweled over the plaster. I use a buffer brush on a drill to polish. A glaze of FX Thinner + Van Dyke Brown Stain & Seal + Ebony Stain & Seal is brushed over the surface to highlight the texture. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Gothic Pattern</span>. </b> A mix of dark and romantic, this style is a way to add drama (both small and large) to your home. </div>
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My Dorian Finish below uses Black Onyx Venetian Gem Plaster as a base (heads-up, Venetian Plaster is the Faux Effects November Sale Product). The Venetian Gem is shaped with a specialty roller. Then I apply Foil size. After this sets, but is not dry, I place a romantic scroll stencil from Cutting Edge on top. The size holds the pattern. I mix Clear crackle with glitter (I used Silver here) and trowel it over the pattern, When the crackle dries, I used pewter foil around the pattern. The same glaze mix of Van Dyke and Ebony Stain & Seal is used over the surface.</div>
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This beautiful and romantic kitchen is by talented Kansas City Artist Suzanne Lynch, owner of Finishes Unique. Black Setcoat is the base. Suzanne used Black Palette Deco over the Damask Pattern from Royal Design Studio. Stove Pipe Nu'Villa or Black Onyx Venetian Gem are also choices. She used Sandstone to bury the pattern and lighten the finish. A warm glaze softens the wall. Love the crystal chandelier as well! </div>
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Black is not the only choice for a Gothic inspired finish. Deep blue and grey are also choices. <br />
One of my favorite colors is Ancient Grey Lusterstone. Ancient Grey Lusterstone is used as the base and for the pattern from Cutting Edge in this simple and elegant sample.<br />
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My McQueen finish starts with Weathered Bronze Lusterstone. What makes this finish is the combination of patterns ( the larger one is the same as Suzanne's choice, Fabric Damask from Royal Design Studio). I used Turquoise Stain & Seal for the smaller pattern and Weathered Bronze and Mica Powders for the larger pattern. </div>
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Not all little girls want pink. This children's table and chairs combine Gothic Style with Burnt Orange. The finish is Black Setcoat and Fire Red Setcoat. The pattern is from Royal Design Studios.</div>
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One of my most popular finishes is the Vintage Apricot for cabinets. For this bathroom it pairs nicely with the Copper Foil behind the RS Sandstone Walls. </div>
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Faux Effects Metallic Copper Fresco over a base of Royal Taupe Fresco. The finish is glazed with Van Dyke Brown Stain & Seal for a simple cabinet finish with a lot of depth-that still feels smooth! </div>
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Burnt Orange is not just for wood. It creates a dramatic and rich finish for walls as well.</div>
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Kansas City is home to some of the best finishers in the country. This copper wall treatment for a Butler's Kitchen is by local finisher, Sue Hon.</div>
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And this lush bath finish by Heather McDonald of <i><b>thestudiochick.com</b></i> which was featured in Faux Effects World Magazine.</div>
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These are just a few ideas for using Halloween inspired elements for finishes. The next time you're considering something different, treat your clients to a bit of Gothic Romance, Black Drama or Rich Burnt Orange. </div>
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And just a reminder-today is the last day for the 20% off sale of Faux Effects Stain & Seal. Think of it as stocking your own goody bag.</div>
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I wanted to share with you today my favorite color palette of Stain & Seal. When I tell people how much I use <b>Colonial Green and Williamsburg Blue Stain and Seal </b>Colors they look at me like I am a Puritan! Well. let me tell you, Ye Ole Williamsburg Blue and Colonial Green colors are incredibly versatile and dare I say, current. The same with <b>Turquoise and Teal Stain and Seal</b> colors. No 1980's eyeshadow shades-these two have a lovely grey undertone that takes them more to Scandinavia then Studio 54! And <b>Pickling White</b> should be a staple in your cabinet stains, Poor pickling got saddled with thoughts of horrible cabinets that turned peachy or chartreuse with time. Not this color.<br />
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Need convincing? How about a whole house project built around these stain colors.<br />
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Beautiful blue, green and cream French Country china cabinet </div>
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One of my favorite clients owns a fabulous French country home. I went with all this palette of Stain & Seal Colors when she needed an update from warm yellow and terracotta to a lovely up-to-date blue based scheme.<br />
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The china cabinet above is from France. Looks like an old antique right? It's actually from the 1970's but with the right shades (and techniques) it fits in perfectly and naturally with older pieces from Provence.<br />
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An iron Jardinière in black grey before</div>
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Iron Jardinière after with Faux Effects Williamsburg Blue, Ebony and Pickling White Stain & Seal colors.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Look how nicely the Jardinière (that's what they call these cast iron garden pots) pulls out the blue in the modern art. That little piece is so heavy-moving it was harder than staining it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We needed the mirror below to coordinate with the antique seltzer bottles. Turquoise and Teal Stain and Seal colors were a great match. Plus now the hand-painted scene at the top of the mirror stands out more then it did when the piece was just grey. </span></div>
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Antique mirror updated with Faux Effects Stain & Seal </div>
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Over these colors, I tend to use a mix of <b>2 parts Vandyke Stain & Seal + 1 part Ebony Stain & Seal mixed with 3-4 parts FX Thinner.</b> Why do I use this mix to age the blue and green based stain? Why thanks for asking!<br />
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If you use over-stains made with a gold base- like Rich Brown or a warmer brown like American Walnut, you will really pull out the green undertone of these blue/green stains. And Rich Brown or American Walnut on Pickling White may skew a bit pink. Using something with a grey tone will soften the blue/greens and white without changing the color significantly.<br />
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Antique clock and thermometer with Williamsburg Blue Stain & Seal and Faux Metal in Rich Gold. All Faux Effects.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">What time is it? Time to use some Williamsburg Blue Stain & Seal with Rich Gold Faux Metal to get an antique clock looking cool.... or is it hot? OK. I just said that because this is also a thermometer. Maybe my <strike>poor</strike> attempt at humor is lame but the finish product is not. The combination actually looks authentic which was the goal!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">My homage to how much I use Pickling White Stain & Seal. The fireplace was polished concrete in beige...beige! Pickling White helped transform it to an old crusty stone. And the walls were Terracotta....now a white washed faux wood. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hey there! I'm painting on a mix of Dove Old World Finishing Paint mixed with Pickling White over old pine ceiling planks. Yes, I usually look at what I am painting but you try taking a decent selfie on scaffold while holding a paint brush. I mix Pickling White with the Old World Finishing Paint because I like how it thickens the mix. Added bonus: the stain reduces some of the dust but you still keep the ability to sand to a really smooth finish. It also makes this layer less absorbent if you decide to glaze on top. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Bye dark brown and orange ceiling....hello soft aged blue and cream with antique glaze.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">You may be thinking...well Rebecca this is really pretty (at least I hope you think so) but what if I need something more Bohemian? I would say "thank you" and "I got Bohemian too."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I found this old oak table for $30 dollars! It just needed a cheerful update....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">But what about walls? I showed you a faux white washed wood wall finish that used Pickling White Stain & Seal in a picture above. For our own home, my accent color is Teal and I needed that color for Lusterstone. So I used Teal Stain & Seal to tint Frosted Denim Lusterstone (I wanted a grey based Lusterstone to start).</span></div>
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My mix<span style="font-size: small;"> makes a nice opaque stain color. I brush it on with a soft brush and wipe it down with cheesecloth as it starts to matte in sheen. If I remove more French Grey then I may see the wood underneath. I will use the Earth Brown Faux Crème Color + Picking White Stain & Seal to make an over-glaze. The Dark Brown Faux Crème Color Concentrate is my favorite product to tip and shade a piece. All of my colors are mixed with FX Thinner. A great way to use your colors for multiple steps and provide a strong binder.</span></div>
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Interested in learning how to use Faux Effects Products for Cabinetry? Check out my classes Thursday, December 7th (Restoration Re-Stain) and Friday, December 8th (Re-stain Wood Cabinets). These classes will be at our studio in Dallas, TX. You may check the class information on the FE Dallas Facebook Fan Page. I will also post upcoming classes from other FE studios and instructors on this blog and on the Faux Effects Facebook Fan Page. Everyone is working on their 2018 schedules!<br />
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Remember how I told you that Pickling White Stain & Seal is the color you need? It was just on Friday so....Well this is one way that I use Pickling White on my own home. <br />
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Many of you know about our purchase of a fixer-upper on the fly when we down-sized. I literally found it on a web search, sent Bruce and the realtor to see it and buy it if it was OK. Let's just say it have given me a lot of opportunities to experiment with my Faux Effects products!<br />
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These were the pantry doors:<br />
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Old slab bi-folds. Now I had a vison of a beautiful barn door. But my wallet had a vision of something else. And it turned out I didn't have room for a barn door. But hey, I'm creative so I grabbed a couple of things to make-over the doors.<br />
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Once I figured out how to get the doors down, I cleaned and sanded them. For a base, I rolled a coat of Royal Taupe Setcoat. For my "barn wood" I mixed 50% water with Faux Effects Sandstone and whipped it with an electric drill and paddle. You want it to look like a paste.<br />
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I trowel the Sandstone paste over the base colors for 100% coverage.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Next, I used a wire brush to "score" the Sandstone in long strokes. This creates the grain.</span></div>
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When the Sandstone is dry, I lightly sand to so the surface feels smooth. For my first color layer, I mix a favorite Pecan stain using these Faux Effects' products:<br />
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<b>1 quart of FX Thinner + 1/2 cup Pickling White Stain & Seal + 1/4 cup American Stain & Seal + 1 TBSP Rich Brown Stain & Seal.</b> American Walnut and Rich Brown are standard useful stain colors for many projects.<br />
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I always spray my surface-especially when it's an unsealed plaster- with water. Remember water is your friend-it's an advantage of using a water-based stain product like Stain & Seal.</div>
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When the Pecan color is dry, I roll Picking White Stain & Seal mixed with FX Thinner (1:1) and wipe it back with a damp cloth.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I want to pop the tips of the stained Sandstone. This is where I get more aggressive with the sanding block. After wiping off the dust, I rolled 2 coats of Faux Effects Aquaguard waiting an hour between coats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To make my doors look a little more upscale, I bought thin wood strips from the big box store. I cut them to size for the top and bottom of each door. Remember if you have bi-fold doors you will need to cut 2 pieces for the top and 2 pieces for the bottom-so it opens. Things like this seem obvious until you do it...don't ask me how I know this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I used liquid nails to hold the pieces because they are so light weight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Now, you could stop here and it looks pretty good. But what artist or crafter wants to stop at "pretty good?" Are we not defined by our love of embellishments?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I had some fun tacks lying around. OK. I have boxes labeled "DO-DADS" because I'm always buying stuff at flea markets. Don't judge because I know you do it too.</span></div>
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There you go. So much better with the decorative tacks.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">All I needed is some fun handles. These look like old plumbing wheels.. I guess there is a technical term for them. I just thought they were cute and big!</span></div>
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And that's it! Up-dated bi-fold doors with a fun up-cycled look!</div>
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Want to try Pickling White yourself? Don't forget that Stain & Seal is the October Product of the Month. You may contact your local or favorite Faux Effects Studio to order-plus they should have the other products such as Sandstone and Aquaguard used in this DIY story.</div>
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<br />Rebecca Slatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915070508436590930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881271097218585566.post-4315465353106820562017-10-06T08:56:00.002-05:002017-10-06T08:56:38.554-05:00Fall in Love with Faux Effects' Stain & SealIt's in the air: cooler weather, the leaves are changing and the holiday season is just around the corner. Fall is my favorite time of the year so it's perfect that the October Product of the Month is also a personal favorite: Stain & Seal!<br />
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Anyone that has ever seen my hands in public (even at some formal events) knows that I use Stain & Seal a lot. It also shows how well it grips! Stain & Seal is not only my go-to for cabinets and furniture but it's my preferred colorant for glazing walls, even big ones. But more on that later.<br />
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<b>Is Stain & Seal a Gel Stain?</b> That is probably the number one question I get about it. When you think about gel stain it's in the name-the material is full-bodied like a gelatin. Imagine spreading cream cheese on a bagel-it covers the bagel well (and cleanly) but doesn't sink in. Traditional oil stains are more like heated butter. They soak into the bagel and spread out but you will see the doughy surface. Does that make sense? I hope so because now I'm hungry....<br />
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Stain & Seal is thick bodied like the gel stain but has stronger bonding properties and it seals-remember it's in the name. This means you can layer more color on top of it without lifting the under-stain. This comes in handy when you 're creating a finish with depth and need to get the project done. You still need to topcoat (the 2nd most asked question) to hold up to cleaning and to enhance the color work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I'm using Faux Effects Stain & Seal to refresh antique Pecan wood for a table top. I removed water rings and the Stain & Seal blended in the sanded areas and worn finish beautifully!</td></tr>
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Stain & Seal contains high quality well-grounded pigments
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non-hazardous, non-flammable, and soap & water clean up.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It is rated for interior use only because the
highly reflective color has limited UV resistance in direct sunlight. For exterior use Faux Effects has Transoxide colors and Faux Crème Color Concentrates for outside surface projects.<br />
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It comes in gallons & quarts. The most popular colors are American Walnut, Van Dyke Brown and Rich Brown but there is a shade for every project. Just look at these colors:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See, this is why I wear it like nail polish!</td></tr>
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Let's take a closer look at the colors. These are the blacks to the rich browns....<br />
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and a golden yellow brown followed by the most versatile colors you didn't know you needed. Trust me on this! But if you don't, check my next blog post because I'm going to show how much you will use Colonial Green, Williamsburg Blue and Pickling White.</div>
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And something unique in the market, a range of metallic stains....</div>
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You know when a client says at the end of a glazed cream cabinet job, "I think the glaze looks a little dark?" Guess what? You can thin Pearl Stain & Seal, brush it over your FE topcoat and wipe it off. The bit of metallic works like a highlighter-imagine putting Vaseline on a lens to make you look younger (don't ask how I know about that one). The finish looks <i>brighter </i>which makes it look <i>lighter.</i> This trick works like a charm.</div>
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And guess what? You can make that thick cream cheese into a thinner butter because Stain & Seal mixes with a several glaze mediums. My preference is FX Thinner which is a water based resin medium for staining. FX Thinner is
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FX Thinner will also prepare raw wood and then you may mix it with Stain & Seal for color (I like a 3 parts FX Thinner to 1 part Stain & Seal mix).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom stained island in warm browns by Surfaces Fine Paint using Faux Effects Stain & Seal</td></tr>
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Want to freshen up faded stains or cabinets that have turned orange? You may mix FX Thinner and Stain & Sealer for color correction.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Iced Latte finish by Surfaces Fine Paint over old oak using Faux Effects Stain & Seal</td></tr>
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When I want to wood grain, I like something a little thicker to hold the shapes created by the specialty brushes and tools. But I also need to have open time to work large wood doors or panels. This is when I use Aquacreme with my Stain & Seal! I start with the same 3:1 ratio.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faux Zebra Wood using Faux Effects Aquacreme and Faux Effects Stain & Seal</td></tr>
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And just when you thought you were really getting your money's worth, you may use Stain & Seal to tint Duraseal which is the Faux Effects Sanding Sealer. I use this mix when I need to create a more opaque base on old stained wood or raw wood that needs to be conditioned and color corrected. And I still want to see some grain.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pale grey pickled dresser with Faux Effects Duraseal and Faux Effects Stain & Seal</td></tr>
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Have you been getting lots of requests for Restoration type finishes? Me too! These finishes highlight the grain and are most often found on White Oak. If you've seen the pieces in person, you will notice that the surface feels waxy. The best way I've found to re-create these looks is with Faux Effects Finishing Paste </div>
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White Oak custom finished by Surfaces Fine Paint with Faux Effects Finishing Paint and Faux Effects Stain & Seal</div>
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Faux Effects Stain & Seal over plaster. Brushed on and removed with a damp cloth.</div>
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Why Stain & Seal for walls? The colors are rich-it would take me 3 colorants to get the tone of American Walnut Stain & Seal if I needed to make it from scratch. The bite and thickness allows it to settle in textured finishes. Don't worry about it moving...just use water.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faux Effects Palette Deco Pearl, Faux Effects RS Sandstone, Faux Effects Sandstone with flake glazed with Faux Effects American Walnut Stain & Seal. Modern light plaster finish with sparkle! </td></tr>
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Stain & Seal has always been an good deal. Non metallic colors are $18.93 quart and $60.77 a gallon. Metallic stains are $28.63 a quart and $79.54 a gallon. It goes a loooong way. </div>
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Want to try some colors or create samples? You can purchase Stain & Seal in sample sizes of 2oz or 16oz pots! This size is great for Crafters or Canvas Artists. </div>
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Now that your mind is spinning about all the uses for Stain & Seal (and I haven't even shared recipes, yet) October is your lucky month:</div>
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That's right! 20% off the month of October. For more information you may visit your favorite local Faux Effects Distributor! And check back here for a weekly post on more ways you may use Stain & Seal. With so many uses there is a lot to share....and ways to Fall in Love.<br />
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<br />Rebecca Slatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915070508436590930noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881271097218585566.post-82884452532403451562017-09-06T08:48:00.001-05:002017-09-06T08:48:08.950-05:00Walking through the Open Door.<br />
With so many changes going on, I've neglected my blog. Writing and sharing my passion for creativity are very important to me. Well, now I get to do that more. Because sometimes fate and being prepared to seize an opportunity presents itself.<br />
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The coming weeks will bring changes to my web-site and blog as I create a hub for the those interested in the decorative arts. Hey, we made it this far-let's see where the trip takes us!<br />
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20 years ago I was a very creative type stuck in a good but boring job. I
wanted, no I needed something more that gave me the chance to express myself.
And in my search to change my life, I found Faux Effects.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>From my introductory class,
to using the products and then completing my first project, I knew I’d found my
true calling.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I’m
sure this sounds familiar to many of you.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Because the real story
of Faux Effects isn’t just about the water-based environmentally friendly
products. Or the network of skilled instructors. I can’t discount the
versatility and range of the materials. Of course, all those things matter and
set the company apart. The real story I think is the thousands of people like
myself who have discovered the decorative arts through Faux Effects and had the
opportunity to create a small business.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></div>
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quickly started my own thriving commission business and discovered how easily I
could match the client’s desires to a finished project given the range of
products I had to work with. How can you be stumped when the combinations of
material, color and technique are endless? Every time I got my Faux Effects
boxes was exciting and I couldn’t wait to get to the job site. Because of this
success, I was able to hire people creating jobs for other artists. But after
several years, fate stepped in. I had a series of injuries that severally
limited my ability to work in the field and I thought I might have to quite the
job I loved.</span></span></div>
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had a chance for me to evolve my career. This time I was able to combine my
years of experience as a program manager and trainer from my previous life with
instructing others in the decorative arts. Along with Bruce Slaton, we built
Surfaces and became a training and retail center for Faux Effects. Surfaces
allowed me to work with amazing established talent while developing artists of
the future.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So many
people discover Faux Effects through a life changing moment. A divorce or a job
loss. Children going to school or the crushing need to be your own boss. I had
the pleasure of spending time with the Sandor family and the other studios.
People I only knew through books, videos and television shows, I actually got
to meet and now count as friends because of my relationship to Faux Effects.
But the best part? Working with individuals to become successful entrepreneurs.
Every day I see a Facebook post, a Pinterest board or an Instagram picture from
someone using products and techniques learned in a Faux Effects class.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>For 16 years we had
Surfaces, until Bruce became ill.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",serif; margin: 0px;">Opportunity.</span></b><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",serif; margin: 0px;"> Once
again my life changed but that’s how things go.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Look out how much our
industry has gone through? We became so successful at the Tuscan Style, faux
finishing became synonymous with Old World. Unfortunately, its been a hard
image to shake. We were hit with the great recession which effected the
housing/construction market most of all. Talent left our business for a variety
of reasons: the economy or aging out. Younger people have been slow to embrace
our art form. New and exciting social media platforms have replaced older
methods of information sharing. We are entering the age of the Collaborative
Community. It all sounds big, over-whelming but exciting. Faux Effects is ready
for the challenge and so am I!</span></span></div>
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pleased to announce that I will continue my long relationship with <b>Faux Effects
as their new Director for Marketing and Public Relations.</b><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We’ve been working on a
strong plan to help our customers meet the challenges of this new market place.
Over the coming months, you will see many exciting things to help you grow your
business and hopefully contribute to revitalizing our industry. I’m grateful to
continue working with our talented network of instructors and related industry
professionals. Our desire is to re-ignite a passion for the decorative arts
with homeowners, designers and builders to sustain our current finishers and
develop new talent. And best of all, I may focus my abilities on an industry I
love with a company I believe in while taking care of my personal life. And
that<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>is what
opportunity is really all about. Thank you to Faux Effects for allowing me to
continue my journey and I look forward to the road ahead.</span></span></div>
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A cold sore. I've had a cold sore off/on for over a month. You really shouldn't start a life changing story with an unsightly virus. But it's the outward sign of my inward spiral. Crashing my truck on Wednesday-well that's a little too much manifest stress. So it's time to express what I've been holding on to for months. </div>
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Starting. It might be intimidating and uncertain. But it also holds a lot of promise. People will expect you to make mistakes. Course correct. There is always bravery in starting. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Or so they say.</div>
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But any novelist, director, lawyer or athlete will tell you it always comes down to the ending. How you wrap up is what will be remembered. Ask a gymnast, the most points are lost in a routine's finale. This is me trying to stick the landing.</div>
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I have a Master's of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management. It's an MBA for people that believe in a cause, want to work hard and make half as much money. Business planning is a core course. And one of the most important questions in planning is "how will this end?" It seems odd to ask how something will cease before it starts but like the Lion King, business has a circle of life.</div>
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There are several choices. You can sell it. You may leave it to someone else. Or you can close the doors. Terminal illness didn't really figure into the business plan. Does it ever? Unfortunately it is a leading cause of why a business closes. </div>
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We are entering the 3rd year of Bruce's cancer. The fact that he is still here and has a good quality of life is nothing short of a miracle. But things are progressing. Gratefully it has been slow but I am moving too fast. I run the studio. I run a full-time commission business. I run classes. I run remodeling. And I run-yes just run. And the more I believe I'm moving forward the more ground I'm losing.</div>
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I'm lucky because we have time to live a life with less regret but smart enough to know that time has a limit. So the time has come for me to choose to be more present in our life and that means letting something go. That something is Surfaces.</div>
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I've been a proud studio owner for 16 years. In that time, I've provided training and mentorship for hundreds of artists. It's been a joy in my life to help other people start and succeed at business. Lucky people get to indulge their creativity and be inspired by others. Luckier people get to have lasting and meaningful friendships with those talented people. I am the luckiest. My local community helped me get our home ready to sell. Brought me meals. Helped me move. Gave me an amazing 50th birthday party. Took my classes. Bought my product. I'm forever grateful. I know we will have more amazing times.</div>
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Working with younger women has been a highlight of my time at Surfaces. In particular, I've enjoyed my time with Ashley who I've watched transition from studio assistant to incredible mother to four darling children...</div>
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Emily has run things at the studio. First, when Bruce got sick. Then when we moved. An now while I'm working in the field. Here even temperament and trustworthiness has kept our studio going the past 3 years. She will be continuing her education and we wish her all the best! <div>
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During this time, I've been a proud member of the Faux Effects Family. In the early days of Bruce's illness, we were in and out of the hospital. Faux Effects sent me months worth of gourmet meals that got us through those chaotic times. We've spoken several times as I go through this transition and we share a commitment to helping our clients. They have been supportive and I look forward to continuing my relationship with FE in the future.</div>
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I've also enjoyed a good relationship with the other Faux Effects distributors. We've talked through out Bruce's illness and I appreciate their support. It's a tough time to be a studio owner with the changing market and the demographic shifts. It takes a lot of time and money to offer quality classes and products. I will be sending them each a list of the products that I use the most in my classes. Please support your local distributor-they work hard for you! And I look forward to teaching at their studios in the future.</div>
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I'm moving my studio to our home where I can continue my commission business. I'm attending a conference in April to build my business, marketing and social media skill sets as I explore exciting ways to evolve my love of the decorative arts. There will be time to revisit this blog and indulge my love of writing. I've catalogued so many makeovers, DIY projects and funny little stories. I've submitted to teach at IDAL and will be teaching in Utah, Florida and Ohio this year. </div>
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Speaking of Valentines...One of the most recognizable patterns in the world is a heartbeat. The same is true of brain waves. So what happens when these two things seem to short-circuit? Can something as simple as a cut piece of plastic hold the answer to resetting a heart to happiness and a brain to hope? And are the things that happen to us random luck or a pattern that is part of a larger story? </div>
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In our business, February is the slowest month. The holiday rush for projects is over but finishers will often take a class in January to get the year started. This winter was particularly tough for studios given the shift in design trends. Ours was no exception. I scrambled to get a class schedule together with more diversity and on-trend samples while working on a face lift for the studio. We held an open house for local finishers, designers, and potential clients. And it paid off.! January was good-better then expected-which made February even more disappointing. </div>
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Now Bruce still comes in and helps me with accounts. I don't know which is more stressful: Watching him get sick while working or not knowing what else to do to make things better? My brain is out of ideas. </div>
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There are specific primers that go over removed wallpaper. Then you let the mud dry well before sanding. After sanding you WIPE OFF THE DRYWALL DUST before priming again. Every time I rolled my paint which is a quality Benjamin Moore, the walls bubble and then peel. What is worse? The crew does not fix the problem or reimburse us anything for the poor job. All I can think about is Bruce working hard to pay these bozos!<br />
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I can tell that he is becoming tired even while he pushes ahead these past few months. But right now, Bruce is in California riding go-karts and ultra-lights. He is at a beautiful wedding and viewing a private car collection. This should make me happy. I wish I could say that I'm bigger then this. Braver then this. But I'm broken. I throw my trowel every time the paint peels. The dogs hide in their kennel. I sit on the top of the stairs and cry with my shoulders hunched over. <br />
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I call 2 other contractors to help me on projects. One never sends me a bid. The other one never even shows up. How will I pull this house together? How will I pull myself together? <br />
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While I'm trying to figure out how to save my husband, my business and my home, my body is also done. I can't figure out how to start running again. My legs feel like lead. Something that I used to enjoy just seems like one more thing I need to fix. What happened to my mojo? All I want is to wake up happy and feel optimistic.<br />
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So I do what thousands of the unhappy and unhinged do each year. I go to Florida.<br />
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Our oldest friends welcome us to their home. Every morning Burks makes a yummy breakfast with a Bloody Mary.</div>
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Kim has coffee and lively conversation ready. My shoulders that are rubbing against my ears begin to relax. Our trip to Florida is not only social. I signed up for the Gasparilla Half Marathon before things started to fall apart. Here I am about to run a competitive race without much training. And I have to be at the start before dawn.</div>
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My brain is a jumble as I start. Running in the dark as I'm going over every thing that is wrong in my life the sun starts to come up. It hits the ocean water just right and I take in the sparkle. I can really see the people around me now all trying to accomplish something. There is an elderly man bent so far over that he can't look straight. And a woman with a shirt dedicated to someone she loved and lost.<br />
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I start thinking how Bruce is here-not just at the race but in my life. I have these great friends sharing their hospitality. It reminds me how much my friends at home have helped me. Someone says, "looking good" as we pass mile 10. And I smile because for the first time in months I really believe it. </div>
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The weather is beautiful as I finish in 2 hours. Not a PR but a respectable time. More importantly, my body reminded me that it wasn't giving up. It knew the pattern. Now my brain needed to get on board and let the sunshine in. I can hardly walk but I'm happy to enjoy brunch with Bruce and the Smiths on this beautiful day. </div>
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Royal Design Studio is having a contest to name a new tile stencil. The tile is inspired by vintage Spanish 1920's design. For some reason this resonates with me even thought it seems totally unrelated to my current state.<br />
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El Marisol, a mansion built in Palm Springs...Florida. It reminds me of the homes I ran by earlier in the day. The one's I passed in the morning sunshine. The name comes from Mary, Our lady of Solitude. This seems appropriate. Running is a solitary sport even when you are in a race. And what I've been going through lately makes me feel alone.</div>
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Marisol. It is also associated with two Spanish words mar y sol. Sea and Sun. Both things with rhythmic soothing patterns. Things I've enjoyed on my Florida break. I submit my name to the contest, finish my beer and relax. Even if I don't win, for the first time in months I don't feel like I'm losing.</div>
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<b>PART THREE:</b> <b>ALL BECOMES CLEAR</b></div>
I win! I am unreasonable happy when I get the email from Royal Design Studio. I start researching Spanish tile. While looking at the patterns it becomes clear to me where and how to use the style in our own home. Suddenly the disaster that I call the kitchen doesn't seem so unsolvable. <br />
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The first colorway I try is OK but not quite right. I decide to integrate my Rockport Grey paint color into the pattern and the Rapid Rust that I love. Then somehow it all comes together. It is bold and cheerful. The palette pulls together the room.<br />
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And when it is done, I knew what to paint my cabinets and how to fix the awful pantry doors. I could finally put away things that were in storage since July 2015. The clutter in other parts of the house is now gone.</div>
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Bruce tells me he loves it and I can see him relaxing as we enjoy dinner together. My parents visit and say it's so much brighter which is funny since the walls before were much lighter. Our new neighbors come in and gush, "That looks like something in a magazine."</div>
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And me? I go in early every morning to make coffee at my new station and feed the dogs. I look at my tile wall and smile. It makes me feel happy. It reminds me how I can create beautiful things. It encouraged me to finish other projects in the house. My creativity is sparked at the studio again.</div>
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Things are starting to look like home. Like us. I understand when you have chaos you need to find order. Even when it doesn't seem like it - there is a design to it all.</div>
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I turned a corner after February. My attitude shifted. I feel more optimistic. Business has improved. I started running again. Now, I will confess that I still worry about the future. But I look at my wall and know I am capable of pulling it together- of pulling myself together. I will need that reminder in the future but for now I am secure in understanding it is possible.</div>
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Yes it was just a simple contest. Yes, it is just a piece of pretty plastic. And Yes, it is just a stencil-like the hundreds of stencils I've used in the past.</div>
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But this time. It was the pattern of my life.</div>
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