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Here are some of the metallic foil ceilings that I have done in my last job.
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Yes I am very glad to be off the job as it seemed like a damn century that I was there.
Metallic foil is a form of aluminum foil but much much thinner. The color this aluminum foil and then apply it to a thin layer of plastic with a wax so that it is protected until application.
You apply foil using a product called Wunda Size with a whizz roller and allow it to go clear once clear you apply the foil and brush it in and then pull off the plastic.
To see a step by step you can go to:
http://www.foileffects.net/Foil_Application.html
My website http://www.foileffects.net has a gallery with about 30 pics of foil up in different applications.
Metallic foil is a form of aluminum foil but much much thinner. The color this aluminum foil and then apply it to a thin layer of plastic with a wax so that it is protected until application.
You apply foil using a product called Wunda Size with a whizz roller and allow it to go clear once clear you apply the foil and brush it in and then pull off the plastic.
To see a step by step you can go to:
http://www.foileffects.net/Foil_Application.html
My website http://www.foileffects.net has a gallery with about 30 pics of foil up in different applications.
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I love foils. Did this finish in a foyer. Applied foils here and there first then Versiplast over, then color blend. Great finish.
Will be doing a silver hologram ceiling soon. Can't get enough of 'em.
Versiplast is a great multi purpose plaster. You can get it at fauxbykathy.com (Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes)
Laurie
Will be doing a silver hologram ceiling soon. Can't get enough of 'em.
Versiplast is a great multi purpose plaster. You can get it at fauxbykathy.com (Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes)
Laurie
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How is Chicago? I am from Ottawa Illinois right outside of Naperville and Joilet but now live down in Florida. So you like Versaplast huh? Have you tried Adicolors Stone FX? Much better product and colors much better and you can get controllable cracks. I am pretty sure that KC sells that as well.
Below is an antique bronze finish that I do over raised wallpaper.
Rob
Below is an antique bronze finish that I do over raised wallpaper.
Rob
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Hey Rob, Chicago is just fine, right now the weather is awesome, cool and brezzy. I suppose it will get too hot before too long. I know where Aurora is, I'm from the far south suburbs, close to Ind and Will county.
Nice job on the raised wallpaper. I absolutely love what you are doing with the foils. Never used adicolor anything but Glacis, love that flat glaze, not for everything but it has its place.
Never tried to crack Versiplast. If I do a crackle I'll use Kathy's Bella Sabia. That stuff has never failed me. But I will see if I can get my hands on some of the Stone FX I am always willing to try something else. Attached is a crackle I did a few weeks ago. We painted a rich color tan then crackled and then with Perfetto's Umber did a colorwash. Client happy!
BTW I just ordered the sample pack of foils from you. Can't wait til they arrive............ it will be play time!
Laurie
Nice job on the raised wallpaper. I absolutely love what you are doing with the foils. Never used adicolor anything but Glacis, love that flat glaze, not for everything but it has its place.
Never tried to crack Versiplast. If I do a crackle I'll use Kathy's Bella Sabia. That stuff has never failed me. But I will see if I can get my hands on some of the Stone FX I am always willing to try something else. Attached is a crackle I did a few weeks ago. We painted a rich color tan then crackled and then with Perfetto's Umber did a colorwash. Client happy!
BTW I just ordered the sample pack of foils from you. Can't wait til they arrive............ it will be play time!
Laurie
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Laurie,
Thought that I recognized the name. The foil is already on its way to you. Did you also order a gallon of Wunda Size? I like many of the Profetto products but am pretty big on Faux Effects. That crackle finish is HOT:devil: and your client should be happy! I miss the days of working on smooth walls as everything in Florida is textured!!!
This is a pic of Stone FX with a 4 color wash applied over the top of it and I did this one about 5 years ago in Naperville Illinois.
Thought that I recognized the name. The foil is already on its way to you. Did you also order a gallon of Wunda Size? I like many of the Profetto products but am pretty big on Faux Effects. That crackle finish is HOT:devil: and your client should be happy! I miss the days of working on smooth walls as everything in Florida is textured!!!
This is a pic of Stone FX with a 4 color wash applied over the top of it and I did this one about 5 years ago in Naperville Illinois.
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Hey Foil, I use to hang in Ottawa in college my roommate was their and I use to go out to his place and we would hit the bars and I would always go for river fest! This was back in the late 80's early 90's
Gdsle - I moved out to the 40 miles west from Lansing, IL if your in close to IND and Will county you have to be pretty close to there... I was out of there for the first 10 yrs of my 15 in biz
Gdsle - I moved out to the 40 miles west from Lansing, IL if your in close to IND and Will county you have to be pretty close to there... I was out of there for the first 10 yrs of my 15 in biz
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OMG do you remember what bars you hit in the late 80's in Ottawa??? I was always in Down the Hatch!!! Remember Coctail with Tom Cruise? all the bartenders there tried to mimik Tom ther and it was just a ton of fun!!!
Ottawa being a small town I knew everyone, did you date anyone there? That is where I grew up and had almost all my fun!!! Do you know anyone from Ottawa???
Ottawa being a small town I knew everyone, did you date anyone there? That is where I grew up and had almost all my fun!!! Do you know anyone from Ottawa???
Laurie the crackle looks awesome. I have a client that has requested this for a large wall (30' X 8') in a townhouse, I was a bit nervous about doing it all in crackle but now I think it will be just fine. SW makes a crackle product that I was planning on using but I am going to look into this other brand.
Great job!
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Jan IMO don't work with S/W for this. I love their paint but when it comes to decorative finishing one needs to stay with the professional products. Check out Bella Sabbia
http://fauxbykathy.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=270
I use the entire Bella line. I prefer these products because they are easy to work with and have never failed. You can order these products right online and they will be shipped to you same day.
Let me know what you choose and post some pics!
Laurie
http://fauxbykathy.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=270
I use the entire Bella line. I prefer these products because they are easy to work with and have never failed. You can order these products right online and they will be shipped to you same day.
Let me know what you choose and post some pics!
Laurie
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o you remember the colors used in this finish? sfwplasters.com
o you remember the colors used in this finish? sfwplasters.com
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I miss:
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Seth Rossitter
AlexPCI
Rich
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Seth Rossitter
AlexPCI
Rich
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his website looks like a ghost town.
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Foil did some sweet stuff.
I miss Rich, Brushslingers, tmrrpt, Jackrabbit, just to name a few.
I miss Rich, Brushslingers, tmrrpt, Jackrabbit, just to name a few.
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I wish it were possible to pull a multi player multi team deal to bring back some of those guys. We have some redundant talent right now. Sometimes the boog and the kiddie pool dude start to look pretty good.
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Boog used to check in on us regularly without logging in. The kiddie pool dude never looked good.I wish it were possible to pull a multi player multi team deal to bring back some of those guys. We have some redundant talent right now. Sometimes the boog and the kiddie pool dude start to look pretty good.
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I have a 2 for 1 in mind if you can locate him.Boog used to check in on us regularly without logging in. The kiddie pool dude never looked good.
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