Archive for the ‘Stucco’ Category
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 |
Can’t make it to our next Venetian Plastering 1 & 2 classes (this Saturday August 16 through Wednesday, August 20)? We just announced a new round of class dates!
- Oct. 4, 2008 (Sat)
- Dec. 6, 2008 (Sat)
- Oct. 6-8, 2008 (Mon-Wed)
- Dec. 8-10, 2008 (Mon-Wed)
- Oct. 9-11, 2008 (Thurs-Sat)
Pay for supplies only.
- Sept. 12-13, 2008 (Fri-Sat)
- Nov. 14-15, 2008 (Fri-Sat)
- Jan. 23-24, 2009 (Fri-Sat)
- Nov. 19-21, 2008 (Wed-Fri)
- Jan. 12-14, 2009 (Mon-Wed)
This class is filling up fast and the deadline to sign up is August 31 (less than 3 weeks away!)
See full class calendar here. All classes located at Seattle Architectural Finishing Studio (except the trip to Italy, of course!).
Posted in Classes, Golden Proceed, Intonachino, Italy, Marmorino, Stucco, Tadelakt, Techniques, Venetian Plaster | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 |
Steve Manby, plaster installer extraordinaire up in Vancouver BC writes:
“Stucco Italiano Intonachino sells itself !
project is almost done approx ….9,000 feet
kind of glows on the wall…I’m chalking it up to the double refraction from the lime crystals…it literally glows.
as usual pictures do not do wall finishes justice …I would have to set up a studio there to get good shots.
link here to 9 shots I took the other day.”
Actually here’s a couple of photos from one of Steve’s projects below and a link to his photo galleries here
Like Steve says, hard to do the finish justice, but I was up there a couple of weeks ago, and trust me, it’s beautiful. Nice house, too.
As those who have had the opportunity to work with true lime plasters know, The reflection of light on a lime plaster surface gives translucence which is vastly different to that from cement-based materials. -PD Marlow That is the unique nature of the calcium carbonate - it’s ability to refract and absorb light in such a complex manner.
Posted in Green, Intonachino, Marmorino, Projects, Stucco, Techniques, Venetian Plaster | No Comments »
Monday, June 30th, 2008 |
We just heard from one of our recent Venetian Plastering 2 class graduates who is doing some really creative and impressive work with Stucco Italiano.
Grant Johnson, AKA Mud Man, tells us, “I thought I would send you a couple samples of something I am having fun with. I produce these small clay balls, and apply the marmorino and polish with small stones to get various effects. . . been able to get some great marbling effects.”
Click on the thumbnails to see all the beautiful details– great work, Mud Man!
Posted in Classes, Marmorino, Projects, Stucco, Techniques, Tips and Tricks, Venetian Plaster | No Comments »
Thursday, June 26th, 2008 |
A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Study Venetian Plaster Finishing Under an Authentic Italian Master Artisan
When: October 26-November 4, 2008
You already know that advanced technique is the key to differentiating yourself from your competitors.Your best customers crave authenticity and impeccable craftsmanship. Imagine being able to tell them you’ve studied with a true Italian master of your craft, and enhanced your education by studying masterpieces of decorative plasterwork in their original setting.Intrigued? We just added a new page about the trip to Italy. Find it in the “Pages” section located on the right-hand column of this blog, or click here to continue reading to learn about your chance to become a Master Venetian Plasterer in Italy.
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