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Antique Plaster Effects
artSparx has created a 3 stage step-by-step
tutorial series. Series 1 begins with basic plaster
application, our 2nd series illustrates antique glazing
and plaster distressing methods, culminating in the final
fresco simulation series 3, hand-painted elements. You can
complete each tutorial as a finish and style in it's own
right. Or, depending on your interests and style needs,
combine the tutorials to achieve the hand-painted fresco
appearance that will bring your environment to life.
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Tuscan Style |
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Design Style Feature

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. In Tuscany one finds frescoes, cracked and worn by
time, still vibrant with original pigment, depicting ancient
deities and the decadence of the late Roman empire.
More
about Tuscan Style
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Venetian Plaster
Kit |

The Venetian
Plaster Kit
comes complete
with everything
you need to get
started. It is a
perfect way for
you to get to
know the Max
Meyer Venetian
Plaster system
on a
professional
level. Why wait.
Prepare yourself
today for this
booming new
trend.
Venetian
Plaster Kit
CODE: Kit
1000 |
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$ 195.00 |
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Furniture
Antiquing
Ideally
suited for kitchen cabinets, bathroom
vanities and almost any piece of furniture. Create a
polished ivory look, or a Classic French striee with this
glazing recipe and technique.

 more
decorative effects
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23kt Edible Gold
& Silver Leaf

Add to cakes, cookies, champagne and much more!
Because everyday is a
celebration; birthdays, weddings, graduation or just a
happy day, the GildedPlanet brings the
art of gilding to all celebrations and festivities! Delivered in
a decorative gift box, each kit includes .35 grams of Edible Gold flakes or
Edible Gold dust with "Romantic Recipes,"
a recipe
card of cocktails and dessert ideas using Edible Gold leaf.
$ 39.99
learn more |
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Gold Leafing might be just the right accent you're looking
for!
Visit our
Gold Leafing
tutorials |
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Masking tip:
Always test
an area to be taped before beginning the masking job. Wallpaper is particularly
susceptible to tearing. Lacquer and varnish surfaces on furniture may come off
easily with the tape and the item could be severely damaged.
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Lime Marmorino
Venetian type Lime
Plaster - 2 step
process
360 Colors available plus 24 pre-tints |
Ratings 3 - 4
moderate/difficult |
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For use on:
Interior/Exterior walls, ceilings,
furniture and
objects |
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Modern Lime
Marmorino
'Baldini Memory' |
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Tintable with
universals. High
gloss marmorino.
The word
Marmorino,
originating from
Marmo (Italian
for Marble), can
actually can be
interpreted as,
"little bits of
marble."
Recognized by
the Romans as a
decorative wall
covering,
Marmorino has
quite an
interesting
history.
Officially
proven by
historians,
other cultures
such as the
Ancient Greeks,
Etruscans, and
even Egyptians
commonly used
tinted Marmorino
to decorate and
construct walls
still existent
and intact
today.
Download Color
Brochure -
Catalog
Application
Tutorial
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Perhaps one of the
greatest features
other than the look
and texture of
Marmorino is its
natural composition
which serves many of
purposes. (1)The
slaked lime binder
found in Lime
Spatula is a natural
disinfectant that
bears anti-molding
and fungus fighting
capabilities. (2)Due
to its porous
nature, Marmorino
can actually
breathe. Absorbing
humidity and oxygen,
Marmorino surfaces
provide natural
climate
controlling
aspects not
found in any
known synthetic
paint or wall
covering.
(3)Marmorino has
an amazing
hardening effect
that attaches to
the surface it
is applied to
with amazing
force, making it
a durable
finish, free of
synthetic and
environmentally
hazardous
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Overall, Marmorino
is a decorative
solution that
provides amazing
depth and natural
color, bringing to
life to surfaces
with its overlapping
transparencies and
unique decorating
power. |
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Memory Lime
Marmoino
Lime Spatula,
also considered
“Marmorino”, is
a trowel
applied, paste
plaster based on
calcium oxide
for interior and
exterior use. It
can be finished
using multiple
techniques for a
variety of matt,
satin, and
glossy final
effects. Due to
its outstanding
hardness,
transpirability,
and gloss, it is
a solution that
is becoming more
and more popular
not only for its
decorativeness,
but rather for
its convenience.
Lime Spatula can
be applied
directly over
cementious or
mineral
substrates,
eliminating many
of steps in the
building
process, or
directly over
primed walls.
Its porous
surface can
allow for the
exchange of
important
elements such as
water, oxygen,
carbon dioxide,
etc. or on the
contrary, it can
be sealed using
special
preparation or
finishing
co-products. The
natural
composition of
Lime Spatula
makes it anti-molding
and fungi-proof,
preventing
architectural
deterioration
and internal
damage. Overall,
it is a
multi-purpose,
highly
prestigious,
decorative
plaster for
contemporary and
classic
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Lime
Marmarino
CODE:
890109 |
1 litre -
Untinted
$29.95
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Memory
Lime
Marmarino
CODE:
890113 |
5 Litre - Untinted
$78.95
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Memory
Lime
Marmarino
CODE:
890114 |
14 litre -
Untinted
195.00 |
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To select from
one of our
18 our
Pre-tinted
colors
go to our
Oxide Color
Palette now. |
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Marmorino Kit

Effetto
Marmorino is a
traditional
effect created
by Lime Spatula.
It is a natural,
lime based
decorative
plaster for
indoor/outdoor
use which is
noted for its
well blended
color tone
transitions and
encaustic depth.
It is a silky
smooth, strong,
opaque finish
suitable for all
settings. This
kit is perfect
for those either
searching for
something new
and popular to
add to their
decorating
portfolio, or
even suitable
for a small
project.
Here's
what's included:
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1- 4 Liter
Bucket of
Marmorino |
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1- 24 x 10 cm.
Soft Grip Trowel |
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1- 12 cm. Team
Soft Spatula |
Marmarino
Kit
CODE: Kit
1005 |
$ 125.00 |
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360 Colors available
plus 18 pre-tints |
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Application Tutorial |
Getting Started...
During the
application of
Marmorino, the eye
must learn to be
able to recognize
the right time for
proceeding with
subsequent phases.
This is especially
true during the
vitrification
process, or
compression of the
surface. When
finishing Marmorino,
it is important to
imagine the finished
work; based on
knowing exactly how
particular movements
with the tool will
appear after the
application is
complete. Through
practice and
experience,
realizing adequate
timing and such
particular issues
becomes mandatory
for successful
applications of
Marmorino. The
following
demonstration breaks
down the basic
fundamentals of
applying Marmorino.
Here it is applied
on drywall over a
base of
Acrylic Fixative.
Preparation
Ideal conditions for
applying Marmorino
are at room
temperatures and
over interior walls
with perfectly
smooth surfaces.
Mandatory for a
long-lasting
guarantee, a thin
coat of
Acrylic Fixative.
is always necessary.
Application over
standard PVA primers
eliminates the
ability of Marmorino
to breathe, however,
for adhering
purposes, PVA
primers are
suitable. For more
information on
advanced preparation
techniques and
preparing alternate
surfaces such as
cement, wood, or
even metal, refer to
the
advanced preparation
tutorial.
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Step
1.
Apply a medium
size amount of
Lime Spatula to
a stainless
steel trowel and
work a thin,
even layer over
the area. When
gathering
material from
the pail, always
use fresh and
fluid product
from the center
of the bucket.
Covering the
container
directly after
with a wet rag
or lid is
important.
During the first
coat, it is a
good idea to cut
all outlets and
special trim
work if
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Step
2.
Spread a thin
layer evenly
onto the
substrate,
working 4-5
square foot
sections at a
time. When
working with
multiple walls
in a room,
complete a base
coat on each
section
individually
before moving to
new areas. |
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Step
3.
When working
with Marmorino,
be sure to apply
a thin amount of
product to the
wall in a
similar and
consistent
fashion. Using
the same
movements and
timing
throughout a
project will
assist in
creating a
homogenous
effect
throughout the
entire project. |
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Step
4.
After a thin,
first coat has
been applied;
you may lightly
remove any
excess product
if the surface
is still moist,
however, if
drying, allow
the surface to
first dry, and
then later
remove the
unwanted
product. The
first coat
should be
extremely thin. |
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Step
5.
Allow plenty of
time for
Marmorino to
sufficiently dry
and harden. The
finish will have
completely
changed color
and lightened up
to 50% once
thoroughly dry.
Depending on the
porosity of the
surface and
climate
conditions, dry
times may vary.
Based on a room
temperature
application with
60% relative
humidity, dry
times on drywall
are at least
15-20minutes,
however not
ready for new
coats until at
least 1 hour
after the
surface has
appeared to be
physically dry. |
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Plaster Effect
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