Create rustic, aged
authentic textured
wall treatments
using traditional Venetian
and Stucco
Plaster Effects.
Smooth, polished and
textured surfaces
can be easily
achieved for
interior and
exterior surfaces.
Italian Style
Architectural details and ornamentation!
Authentic Period moldings, ceiling medallions, cornices,
columns and much more. All crafted in genuine plaster.
For commercial and residential environments.
Buy your gold, metallic leaf and gilders
supplies at the all new artSparx Gilder's store.
Tuscan Style
Tuscan style evolved through layers of history, taking cues from
the earliest Etruscan metal craft and pottery, and of course, from
the sumptuous world of the Italian Renaissance.
Ideal for
Valentines
Day,
Weddings,
Engagements, Anniversaries
and
Celebrations!
Delivered in a decorative gift
box, each kit includes 100 mg (.1
grams) of Edible Gold flakes or
Edible Silver Flake with
"Romantic
Recipes," a recipe
card of cocktails and dessert
ideas using Edible Gold leaf.
Choose from 3 different ribbon
colors!
Silver, Red or Dijon Yellow
Color washing A wonderful technique for both new and old
walls. Create the look of time worn beauty with this simple
decorative color wash.
Learn the
color recipe for this technique!
Characterized by a sense of whimsy and charm Story Time is a collection of mid to small designs that feature an array of colorful prints and wovens broadly ranging from brights
pastels primary and vintage color groups
Chinese Red Lacquer paint treatment
This simulated polished red lacquer
effect is perfect for creating a
wonderful Asian influence in any
environment. Transform simple furniture,
or elaborately carved ornament into a
beautiful keep sake.
Canvas stretching.
Learn the proper technique to stretch any size canvas.
Wood Staining -
Furniture staining
Staining that new unfinished furniture, re-working an old door or just jazzing
up a nice object can be quick and easy with this step-by-step tutorial.
Bronzing Patina
Simulated
bronzing effects are ideally applied over metal surfaces, or wooden objects, to
create the appearance of a genuine bronze patina.
Essential mural tips and techniques!
Creating effective murals often
incorporate many different techniques,
painting, glazing, and perspective to
name a few. The most important factor
is your imagination. But if that's not
enough we've put together a few
helpful tips to get you started in the
right direction fast.
Design
Styles
Mexican Style
Mexican
style draws on a rich array of
natural, artisanal and historical
materials. Like the country
itself, Mexican design is welcoming
and colorful, elegant and quirky.
Rustic French Style
Rustic French style, inspired by this
ancient pastoral landscape, creates welcoming, airy
interior space with interesting, antique textures.
English Country Style
Come in through the garden gate, and you'll find a steep
thatched roof overhanging ancient leaded glass windows.
Old garden roses creep around the carved oak door.
Home Improvement
Sanding techniques
Sanding methods for wood, metal, plaster and more. Including the artSparx
sandpaper grade (grit) quick chart!
Preparing your Surfaces
Meticulous and thorough preparation of the base surface, whether interior or
exterior, ensures the quality and success of any project. Doors and windows,
ceilings, floors, furniture and objects, whether to be painted, varnished, or
treated with decorative techniques such as glazing, wallpapering or tiling, need
to be carefully primed.
Start your
project right, the first time Meticulous and thorough preparation of the
base surface, whether interior or exterior, ensures the quality and success of
any project. For doors and windows, ceilings, floors, furniture and objects.
Create sleek,
sophisticated
authentic textured wall treatments using traditional Venetian
and Stucco
Plaster Effects. Smooth, polished and textured
surfaces can be easily achieved for interior and
exterior surfaces.
Period Style architectural details and
ornamentation!
Ceiling medallions, cornices
and moldings. Authentic Period and Historic Home
architectural ornamentation.
All crafted in genuine plaster.
For commercial and residential environments.
Includes all
the tools and
materials to
apply
imitation gold
leaf, aluminum
or copper
leaf. Set
contains one 4
oz. bottle
of Gilding
Size, natural
hair brush,
cotton and
mixing sticks,
wet/dry paper
and
book of leaf.
Water-based.
Each
book
contains 25
leaves.
Each leaf is
5.5" x 5.5"
square. Approx
coverage is
5.25 sq. ft.
The Venetian Plaster Kit comes complete with
everything you need to get started. It is a perfect way for
you to learn the basics of Venetian Plaster application on a
professional level. Why wait. Prepare yourself today for
this booming new trend.
A semi-translucent glazing and blending medium
used to create faux finishes and decorative painting techniques.
Mixes perfectly with interior latex paint, universal tints, or
artist water colorants. Spreads and brushes easily and
sets slowly for easy wiping and blending. May be used on
virtually all interior surfaces other than floors and on
exterior surfaces not exposed to severe weathering. Clean up
with soap and water.
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