Hi iLia, Mold was my main concern, here in Kaupo we have fairly normal rain and open air quarters. In the well ventilated bathroom we couldn't stop the mold....
Hi, Instead of wax, would a penetrating sealer be useful? 511 Impregnator by Miracle doesn't change the appearance of plaster, but the silicone in it fills the...
Hi Chris, ... Yes, but you are leaving the buon fresco area. You could do a secco and seal it with many acrylic sealers. Casein would even do it. ... Breath.....
... Pompeii's and Hercullium's surviving wall paintings are coated in wax. I think it's safe to say most frescos had a wax layer. Some thought it more...
Hello Don, Allowing attachments to the posts could cause problems such as virus related issues so it will remain as it now is - no attachments allowed. If...
... 1). "That thin layer of lime on top is the weakest part of the fresco, I try to remove it all as I trowel." 2). "that thin colored crust that "sits on" top...
... Right on. ... Good tip. ... Been there, done that. ... Re- wetting as you paint draws the paint in further and it becomes less bold. Other strokes on top...
Hi, I just joined the group because fresco fascinates me. I am a novice painter and know very little about anything, so everything will be of interest. Thank...
Hi Donna, where are you from ? I am from Tuscany ( Italy ). Did u make any fresco yet ( panels ) ? Nice to have you here . I am trying with naked women ) (...
Gabriele: Ho un consiglio per te, per che non fare il corso di affresco a Vainella? Si chiama Il Laboratorio per Affresco di Vainella, fondato dal maestro...
Hi Gabriele, Hi Donna, Gabriele, I'm posting because you may have meant Don, not Donna. Color I can help you with. Chemical colors or traditional. I lime...
I am from Kansas in the United States... A highly unlikely area to find many frescoes, except that Saint Benedict has one in their Abbey at Atchison. I have...
Hi Donn, I'm on Maui and record in my web journal what and how I do my work. http://www.mauigateway.com/~donjusko/frescopaintings11.htm Is my latest fresco. It...
Ha! Ha! Leave it to me to misspell my own name! I have found myself slipping a bit lately, I guess I have to admit old age is creeping up and trying to gain...
Don, my aunt and uncle live in Honolulu and have for numerous years. And my cousin is a stained glass artist who lives on one of the outlying islands....
Survey for Decorative Painting Article I am writing an article for American Painting Contractor and I need your help. I would like your honest opinions and...
Thank you everyone. I guess having a goat is just about as good as relatives you don't know, too. :) Most times I'd rather have the goat... I'm an animal...
hi donna reading your notes and i can reasure you u can do fresco on canvas i have been doing it for the past 9 years i started as a graduate in honours a the ...
Hi, Don, I sent you an email from another page. There wasn't an email slot on the address you had here. Then when I hit "Submit" a blank email came up from...
Anna, I LOVE Archaeology! The earth sciences are a passion of mine. I believe my reading about the renovation of the Pompeii murals were one of the first...
I haven't finished my research yet on everything painting, so maybe someone can cut my investigation short and explain this term "Plein Air" painting to me... ...
Hi, Donna, This is Pepi, an as yet unannounced lurker on the fresco list. I could not gainsay my answering your query about "plein air" painting. These folks...
Hi Anna, How do you do a fresco on canvas? I always thought fresco was on lime mortar.. ... -- http://www.mauigateway.com/~donjusko/newcolorwheel.htm ...
I knid of figured "Plein Air" meant "plain air" like open air painting. And I am sure you are right about needing more than just a little research about...
Hi, Donna, Pepi again. I realize I was a little harsh in my initial email. Please don't be affronted. Where do you live? I'm an animal nut, too. And as Don...
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