Instructor: Joe Greco

Class Title: From Pebbles to Lime

Date & Time: Friday, September 12 | 8:30am – 5:30pm

Number of Hours: 8 (1 Day)

Fee: $395

Class Description: Understand the fundamentals of lime plasters from the basic history of manufacturing to a finished product. The student will learn the traditional application of stucco marmo, marmorino, coccio-pesto and lime paint. We will also cover the following topics: tinting and color matching; to prime or not to prime; uses of quartz and specialty primers; water based waxes and lime sealers; how to make your own metallic wax; green elements of the lime products. Total of seven boards.

Subjects:
• Room Preparation
• Surface Preparation
• Product Information
• Identifying finishes
• Texture
• Old world finishes
• Tinting of material
• Tools

Activities:
• Names of products in product line
• Standard Names for finishes           
• Describe characteristics of products
• Describe the GREEN no VOC element of products
• Describe what are VOC and relation to green materials
• Identify ways to use tools with products
• Explain uses of grout tape and carving tools with products
• Show WALL designs applications in relation to products
• Explain all application in relation to full walls
• Describe in detail the material used as a neutral element and as it relates to other materials.

Supplies to Bring: Venetian plaster trowel (small), rag, 3/4” tape for sample board edges, set of Japan scrapers, single overlay stencil.

Supplies Provided: Sample boards, carving tools.

Supply Donor: Totem Designs Inc.

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