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Painted Fresco Finish - Learn how!

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.

The northern Italian region of Tuscany offers visitors an overwhelming experience for the senses, with the sounds of its music, the smells of its cooking and the visual richness of its distinctive style.

Painted Marble Finish - Learn how!

In Italy, the word marble is synonymous with Carrara, after the great marble quarrying region in the north of the country. Through centuries marble has enhanced interiors world wide. Creating the impression of real marble in your home can quickly elevate the presence of any furniture or object. It adds interest and charm and transforms everyday objects into heirlooms. I’ve chosen this painted white marble because of its rustic simplicity. Yet it illustrates the foundation for creating a variety of marble types, your imagination being your only limitation.

Quill brushes and Lettering brushes

Quill Lettering Brushes for Hand Lettering Signs. Quill Lettering Brushes are best suited for working on smooth surfaces such as glass and metal.

Pointed or Square Quill

Pointed Quill

Square Edge Quill

Sable Pointed Quill

Square Edge Quill

Script Brush - Ox

Quill 14LP and 14LS

Quill Brush #14LP are are made of Pure Blue Squirrel. Made in Germany, they have a natural Quill Ferrule with a Raw Wood Handle. Available in various sizes. Quill Lettering Brushes for Hand Lettering Signs. Quill Lettering Brushes are best suited for working on smooth surfaces such as glass and metal.

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Pointed Quill

14LP/3 $ 14.00 Pointed Quill, 2mm # 3, Pure Blue Squirrel	2mm
14LP/5 $ 16.00 Pointed Quill, 4mm # 5, Pure Blue Squirrel	4mm
14LP/7 $ 17.50 Pointed Quill, 4mm # 7, Pure Blue Squirrel	4mm
14LP/9 $ 19.00 Pointed Quill, 4.5mm # 9, Pure Blue Squirrel	4.5mm

Square Quill

14LS/3 $ 14.00 Square Quill, 2mm # 3, Pure Blue Squirrel	2mm
14LS/5 $ 16.00 Square Quill, 4mm # 5, Pure Blue Squirrel	4mm
14LS/7 $ 17.50 Square Quill, 4mm # 7, Pure Blue Squirrel	4mm
14LS/9 $ 19.00 Square Quill, 4.5mm # 9, Pure Blue Squirrel	4.5mm

Quill 186 - Pointed Quill

Quill Brush #186 are are made of Pure Squirrel. Made in France, they have a natural Quill Ferrule with a Raw Wood Handle. Available in various sizes. Quill Lettering Brushes for Hand Lettering Signs. Quill Lettering Brushes are best suited for working on smooth surfaces such as glass and metal.

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186/0 $ 9.00 Pointed Tip Quill, 1mm #0, Pure Squirrel	1mm
186/2 $ 9.00 Pointed Tip Quill, 2mm #2, Pure Squirrel	2mm
186/4 $ 9.75 Pointed Tip Quill, 3mm #4, Pure Squirrel	3mm
186/6 $ 12.50 Pointed Tip Quill, 4mm #6, Pure Squirrel	4mm
186/8 $ 13.50 Pointed Tip Quill, 5mm #8, Pure Squirrel	5mm
186/10 $ 15.50 Pointed Tip Quill, 5.5mm #10, Pure Squirrel	5.5mm

Quill 187 - Square Edge Quill

Quill Brush #187 Square Edge - are are made of Pure Squirrel. Made in France, they have a natural Quill Ferrule with a Raw Wood Handle. Available in various sizes. Quill Lettering Brushes for Hand Lettering Signs. Quill Lettering Brushes are best suited for working on smooth surfaces such as glass and metal.

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187/2 $ 9.00 Square Edge Quill, 2mm #2, Pure Squirrel	2mm
187/4 $ 9.75 Square Edge Quill, 3mm #8, Pure Squirrel	3mm
187/6 $ 12.50 Square Edge Quill, 4mm #6, Pure Squirrel	4mm
187/8 $ 13.50 Square Edge Quill, 5mm #8, Pure Squirrel	5mm

Quill 393 - Sable Pointed Quill

Quill Brush #393 Very pointed sable brush - are made in France. They have Raw Wood Handle. Available in various sizes. Quill Lettering Brushes for Hand Lettering Signs. Quill Lettering Brushes are best suited for working on smooth surfaces such as glass and metal.

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393/8 $ 11.00 Pointed Sable Quill, 1.5mm #8	1.5mm
393/6 $ 14.00 Pointed Sable Quill, 2.8mm #6	2.8mm
393/4 $ 16.75 Pointed Sable Quill, 3.7mm #6	3.8mm
393/2 $ 27.00 Pointed Sable Quill, 4.5mm #2	4.5mm

Quill 5079 - Square Edge Quill

Strippling Brush #5097 Striper Brush, Kazan Squirrel. Flat with Slanting Edge - Short Cedar Handle. Made in France.

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5079PS/0 $ 17.50 Striper Brush, 7mm #0, Kazan Squirrel	7mm
5079PS/2 $ 20.00 Striper Brush, 10mm #2, Kazan Squirrel	10mm
5079PS-4 $ 22.50 Striper Brush, 13mm #4, Kazan Squirrel	13mm

Script brush 6115 - Lite Ox Striper

Stript Brush #6115 Lite Ox Stripper brush. For stripping and script work. Short Varnished Wood Handle. Made in Spain.

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6115/10 $ 16.50 Script Brush , 1mm x 60mm Lite Ox Striper	1mm
6115/8 $ 18.50 Script Brush , 1.5mm x 60mm Lite Ox Striper	1.5mm
6115/5 $ 20.50 Script Brush , 2.8mm x 60mm Lite Ox Striper	5mm

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Stucco Rustico - Aged Plaster

Stucco Rustico is a Traditional interior and exterior textured plaster that epitomizes the rustic old world charm commonly associated with Tuscan environments. I love this treatment for its ease of application and the natural, organic glazed appearance that results when using mineral based plasters and glazes. Whether a rough application or a smooth finish, this treatment holds true to the test of time and, in fact, feels as if time itself stopped to wash the walls personally.

The Rustic Color Palette

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Painted Floral Details

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