Well like so many other newbies, I have questions. I only wish that I had come across this site before I spent my hard earned money for a plaster class (2 days) really ended up being 1 1/2). <br />I am so disappointed, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />I couldn't get the action or the feel. I have always been able to do just about anything I set my mind to and I will not give up. I will practice until I get this. <br />First I must say this is a good forum and would love to go to one of Doyle's classes, just can't now after spending so much already. If I don't get this I will consider in the future.<br />1. We used Texston. Is this a good product? <br />2. When burnishing I kept getting black marks on my high points? What was I doing wrong? Got no real answers in class. Yes, we used the correct trowels.<br />3. I have looked at several pictures on the net on my many searches and I have seen some of the most beautiful VP finishes. What I don't understand is some of them actually look like they have two colors such as, one was a deep red with white. Don't understand how this is accomplished.<br />I know that I need more training and I will as soon as I can. <br />4. I seen mentioned on her about Doyle's DVD, but didn't see where to order it. Or do you have to attend a class first? Would really like to purchase it if not.<br />I love every aspect of faux finishing and have no problem with any of it except this, but I will continue to read and look and practice. I thank anyone that will give me any suggestions.<br />I just finished my first faux class a couple weeks ago. I can't believe that I missed this site from all of my seraches.<br />Thank you very much<br />Bet ya'll get tired of us newbies <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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Hello Renee
Texton is quite different from the plasters we use. Usually the carbon marks comes from the angle of the trowel when burnishing. In the class we teach how to do BiColore ( putting on multi colors of plaster at the same time). Also with the unmodified lime plasters just one color can produce many shades. In the hands of someone who knows how to put in the design, a plaster can have many different looks. When you take the class we teach the application cycles plus putting in the design. The DVD's are not to replace the class, because you can not understand the pressure and angle from the DVD. The are just to remind us how. Teaching so many different plasters and techniques it is very common to forget something very basic. Most of the teachers at faux finishing schools did not grow up doing this. Many, like myself were house painters. The only difference between a newbie and a plaster artisan is practice, understanding and confidence. But having a great plaster also helps.
Doyle

Thank you Doyle so much for your help.
Which VP do you recommend?
I will keep an eye on your classes for the fall if at all possible on this end.
I have seen photos like what you are talking about. I knew when I saw them they were so different. I really want to get this down. So I will practice practice.
Again thank you so much.
Renee

Renee,

I was trained in texton and safra products...I have found that the safra products are superior in quality....burnishing veneziano has never been better.

gigi

I second that, Safra is by far the best VP I have used, and I have used Texton as well as 2-3

sorry hit the wrong button, ...as well as 2-3 others, Adicolor to name one...

Renee, have you requested samples yet? If not just go to contact and fill out the form and we will send some out. You really have to touch it to know the differance.
Doyle

Renee, take the class. Its worth it. I used to use the VP products in the can and I'm glad to get rid of them. They are very unsafe health wise. Read the labels. Patrick