Follow us through the history of decorative furntiure finishes beginning with the early Chinese influence on Europe, going through Venice and through the French influence of the three Louis. Learn Austrian Beidermeir and Napoleonic trends. End in the modern world with contemporary, urban finishes.
Realistic simulations these techniques, enhanced by gilded finishes, will be covered to produce uniquely elegant moldings. Your knowledge of history of decoartive arts and finishes will soar, wowing your clientele, friends and family and separating you from other furniture finishers not only in knowledge but also pocketbook. There is not a class like this in the US.
These finishes have impressed clients of all types and have given our students an edge over other finishers. Using these techniques, we have enhanced the beauty of private aircrafts, yachts thereby opening up our market.
This class will emphasize
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proper surface preparation of furniture, cabinetry and many other decorative surfaces.
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The HVLP spray system will be incorporated to produce smooth topcoats.
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Chinnoiserie
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Venetian Gesso and gilding
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Louis XIV-Boulle Tortoiseshell and lacquer inlay
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Louis XV Rococo with imitation Bolo effect
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Louis XVI Neo Classique
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Vernis Martin
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Swedish Gustavian
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Austrian Biedermeir
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Napoleon III
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Urban
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Burl Wood
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Ebony
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Gilding
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Schaibin
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Crackles
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Varnish Plus
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Lusterpad
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Feel like a true artist and art historian by taking this class and learning all furniture styles! |
