Venetian Plaster and Faux finish people on Twitter, updated.

OK for those who find themselves sucked into that particular bottomless pit of social media called Twitter, here’s an updated list of those I’ve found doing our particular form of decorative art/contracting who also tweet, in no particular order:

  • UPDATED 8-18-09

VENETIAN PLASTER AND FAUX FINISHERS:

http://twitter.com/luxuryplaster
http://twitter.com/FauxJo
http://twitter.com/john_hiemstra
http://twitter.com/VistaCustmClrs
http://twitter.com/GregthePainter
http://twitter.com/ERICCOSTUDIO
http://twitter.com/chaseconnery
http://twitter.com/artmorehead
http://twitter.com/fitzstudio
http://twitter.com/ronaldlayman
http://twitter.com/Ivenetian
http://twitter.com/Artistagirl
http://twitter.com/DarrellMorrison
http://twitter.com/Fauxology
http://twitter.com/celestestudio
http://twitter.com/shaktispace
http://twitter.com/smartartstudios
http://twitter.com/FauxDaddy
http://twitter.com/KimKimCherie
http://twitter.com/momsiepalooza
http://twitter.com/barnmom
http://twitter.com/annielore
http://twitter.com/PaintedLadyRach
http://twitter.com/Token12ga
http://twitter.com/singingwalls
http://twitter.com/carolreynolds
http://twitter.com/IcingStudios
http://twitter.com/LynneRutter
http://twitter.com/artistryinfaux
http://twitter.com/muralmaker1
http://twitter.com/FikeStudio
http://twitter.com/faithfaux
http://twitter.com/goldleafwalls
http://twitter.com/thetilemaster
http://twitter.com/ACEartInteriors
http://twitter.com/studiounique
http://twitter.com/lynadawn
http://twitter.com/okcfaux
http://twitter.com/jen_guerin
http://twitter.com/FeFiFauxAcademy
http://twitter.com/designamour
http://twitter.com/minettam
http://twitter.com/Veneshe
http://twitter.com/HouseofFaux
http://twitter.com/PainterDeb
http://twitter.com/TheFauxPro
http://twitter.com/venetianplaster
http://twitter.com/Wallustrations
http://twitter.com/LULuwanderlust

http://twitter.com/Joespainting
http://twitter.com/DREAMWALLS
http://twitter.com/fauxgypsy
http://twitter.com/dundean
http://twitter.com/PainterMommy
http://twitter.com/benkolar
http://twitter.com/fauxmi
http://twitter.com/JR_Martin
http://twitter.com/girlloves2paint
http://twitter.com/patrickganino
http://twitter.com/carriewilliar
http://twitter.com/BRUSHMAGIC
http://twitter.com/LakeAreaFaux
http://twitter.com/apexnational
http://twitter.com/Fauxdacious
http://twitter.com/PamelasPainting
http://twitter.com/KBwalls
http://twitter.com/artistjoni
http://twitter.com/petergrc
http://twitter.com/danatucker

OTHER  – INCLUDING DECORATIVE CEMENT AND PLASTER CONTRACTORS

http://twitter.com/ConcreteStainer
http://twitter.com/TrowelTalk
http://twitter.com/AcidStain
http://twitter.com/plastermaster
http://twitter.com/CementLackey
http://twitter.com/WorldofConcrete
http://twitter.com/ConcreteDesigns
http://twitter.com/concreteideas
http://twitter.com/jrext
http://twitter.com/jamesakalurch
http://twitter.com/WallsnCeilings
http://twitter.com/ChavezLnPlaster
http://twitter.com/AmericanClay
http://twitter.com/elitecrete
http://twitter.com/ConcreteNetwork
http://twitter.com/engraveacrete
http://twitter.com/CreteWerx

http://twitter.com/ConcreteThinker
http://twitter.com/SimStain
http://twitter.com/stampedconcrete
http://twitter.com/diacrete
http://twitter.com/EIFS
http://twitter.com/ConcretePhil

This is by no means an exhaustive list so if you want to be added or know anyone who should be leave a comment or tweet me - http://twitter.com/stuccoitaliano

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Venetian Plastering Tip: How to Tint Your Wax to Soften Contrast

This is a really helpful little trick for calming down your Venetian Plaster finishes, especially the more saturated colors.  Pay careful attention, though, about not overtinting your wax. Be conservative and always test a small area first to be sure.  You have to wait until it dries back to really know what you’re going to get.

We’ll post more short subject tips in the future so stay tuned.…

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Aaron and Stucco Italiano Venetian plaster featured on Fauxology blog

Aaron and Stucco Italiano Venetian plaster featured on Fauxology blog

The lovely and talented Regina Garay of Garay Artisans posted a nice feature on Stucco Italiano including an interview with Aaron. He discusses what first sparked his interest in Venetian plaster as well as some of the more popular lime-based products.

Regina is quite prolific and her blog, Fauxology, is always a great read.  One of the most articulate and balanced resources we know of.  Definitely subscribe if you’re in the biz. Check her out on twitter too.

Thanks Regina for all you hard work!

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Featured Venetian Plasterer: Jenn Williamson

Featured Venetian Plasterer: Jenn Williamson

Jenn Williamson is a Stucco Italiano Certified Installer up in the Vancouver, BC area, and a very talented finisher with many years of experience in all phases of decorative plastering, painting, and design.   She sent us some pics of her recent projects.  We’re impressed. Jenn (AKA Ispirato Design) uses a variety of finishes, making the most of the unique qualities of each material. Truly beautiful work. See for yourself…

Jenn used Marmorino Carrara on these pillars (click on them to enlarge)…

And these are from her Intonachino project a few months ago…

And last but not least, and exquisite application of Marmorino Classic

Like what you see? Contact Jenn.

Are you a Stucco Italiano installer that would like to be featured here?  Contact Katharine and send some photos.…

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Thoughts on “Green”

Thoughts on “Green”

We like to talk about how our Stucco Italiano Italian Plaster materials are “green”, and many consumers do respond in a positive way to that message. It gets increasingly difficult to separate the facts from the hype when it comes to calling a product green – “greenwashing” is a term I’ve seen used about over-hyping or just plain lying about the environmentally friendly nature of one’s product. More about greenwashing.

Our Stucco Italiano line consists of non-toxic, natural lime plasters. If you work with our materials you can be confident you are offering your customers a natural alternative to acrylic and cement based materials, both of which do not offer the same naturally green characteristics. Pointing these features out is a good place to start a conversation about what kind of wall finishing materials your customer wants in their home.…

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