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Testimonials

Below - Waxed Stencil Design

Below - Plastered Stencil Design

 

At the recent July, 2008 SALI Convention, Charleston SC, we received our first testimonial as an Artist commented the day after purchasing her first Mushroom to stencil with:  'I LOVE IT! It's so easy and effective! Thank you!'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

!The secret is out!

Since the day when Victoria Bingham and Andre Kouznetsov opened the doors of Buon Fresco Wall Artistry, they have developed exquisite techniques that won the studio numerous awards, an abundance of media attention and an international following of clients and students.

Many of these techniques were made possible by the use of precision decorative art tools, also developed by the Buon Fresco founders.  Some of these fine tools include:

  • THE BLUE TOOLTM  A Venetian Plaster tool for precise applications of Venetian Plaster to rounded surfaces such as Niches, Domed Ceilings and Columns - for marbling or just polishing.
  • THE MUSHROOMTM  Precision Stenciling tool for rendering of sharply defined patterns over a base of paint or glaze; or over Venetian Plaster - using either tinted Plaster or Wax.
  • THE MARBLING BLOCK  A Marbling Tool  made of the softest /most absorbent - highest quality fine foam designed to paint large drifts of color across wall sized Venetian Plaster - faux marble - slabs.

Polished Venetian Plaster on Niche Interior in white and Rotunda Walls finished as Marble.    Photo RIGHT >

 

We are delighted to announce that these tools are now available for sale and use by your own faux art studio so that you may also achieve exquisite effects and enhance your studio's success!   For ordering information and to see examples of the results possible with these tools - please scroll down.

ORIGINAL STENCIL DESIGN

BUON FRESCO has specialized in original stencil design for over ten years.

Featured Design - 'Renaissance Acanthus Leaf' The Stencil is laser cut from 7mils thick Mylar and is available in several sizes including:

  • Large - 30"X48" [$225]

  • Medium - 15"X 24" [$90] 

  • Long 12" x 30" $35 -

Orders of 5 or more are 20% less.

The MUSHROOMTM          [patent pending]

The Mushroom is an extraordinary stenciling applicator designed to apply, finesse, and burnish a stencil design all the while the tool is actually holding the edges of the stencil in place while you work! You'll be amazed at how quick and accurate the process of stenciling your walls and surfaces will become!  Note: The Mushroom is washable & reusable when used with latex or water based products.

The BLUE TOOLTM  [patent pending] TOOL for MARBLING Columns with Venetian Plaster

How it works; The Blue Tool is a stiff Flexible pad - that conforms to a curve while pulling Venetian Plaster. Two Layers are applied after which the dry Plaster may be burnished waxed and polished to a high shine. [Photo shows tool being used with Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster]

 ORDER YOURS TODAY!

  • 1 Blue Tool Medium Strength $12MEDIUM BLUE

  • 1 Blue Tool Firm Strength $12FIRM BLUE

  • Set of 2 Strengths $20  BLUE TOOL

For complete training in 'Marbling Columns with Venetian Plaster' register for Buon Fresco's 'Venetian Plastering COLUMNS  COURSE'  featuring 5 Specific MARBLES and multiple techniques. To register call the studio at -  1.888.637.3726   or email us at awaok@bfresco.com

Photo Below: Detail of Acanthus Leaf Stencil [see box < left] applied as tinted Wax over Kolcaustico Plaster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right > Leaf Design of Tinted Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster Stenciled over base of Venetian Plaster using the MushroomTM

Potomac MD 1998

Try Kolcaustico Today!

The Answer is YES!  You can now try Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster in QUART SIZE - $22         Please Order My QUART QUART of VP 

The Mushroom's remarkable design affords a precision result with razor sharp registration lines even while applying Venetian Plaster over Venetian Plaster.  [see example photo left]

The Mushroom also works FAST!  The stencil tools come in 2 sizes;  a smaller tool to accommodate the tiniest details of your most intricately cut stencil design, and a large size to rapidly fill in areas of a larger stencil design.

ORDER YOURS TODAY  MUSHROOM

JUST introduced at the recent 2008 SALI Convention in Charleston, SC to a wildly enthusiastic reception - The Mushroom is already receiving testimonies such as these told to us at the show:   

  •  "These tools are great!  That's the best stenciling tool I've ever seen!' 

  • 'I LOVE IT! It's so easy, smooth and effective! Thank you!'

For many years Buon Fresco artists have used The MUSHROOM for our award winning Venetian Plaster and Painted Stencil applications

 Find out just how easy it is to achieve the same great results! $15 for 3 applicators. [shipping extra]

Try ALL THREE Today -

Free Shipping>  TOOLS & VP

  • 1 MUSHROOM [Large]-$7

  • 1 BLUE TOOL           $12

  • 1 Quart Kolcaustico   $22 .................................  $41

For more information on Buon Fresco's class in exquisite techniques for ''Venetian Plaster Stenciling' [VPII] - please visit the Stenciling Venetian Plaster course page [VPIII] by clicking: STENCILING COURSE To register call 1.888.637.3726 or email us at: awaOK@bfresco.com

Right > Glazed Walls Finished with Stencil Design by applying Mixol tinted Satin Varnish through an original Buon Fresco Stencil Design, using the Mushroom Tool.  This stencil design is also available for sale.   Rose Stencil Full Repeat - 24 x 36" - $90

Just click the Button and email your order - ROSE STENCIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Above ^  View to the full Stenciled Room - Rose Design by Buon Fresco

Just look at the detailed design possible to achieve by stenciling WAX over Venetian Plaster.  [see Photo Right>> ]

  The resulting wall is as smooth as glass and with an elegance and nuance.  For More information or to order call 1.888.637.3726 or Just click the Button and email your order - MUSHROOM

Just click the Button and email your order - BF-1C STENCIL

MIXOL UNIVERSAL TINTS & KOLCAUSTICO VENETIAN PLASTER SALE

Shown -  200 ML Mixol Sets Colors 1 - 12 & 13 - 24

Scroll down for prices

Buon Fresco is a proud distributor of top quality MIXOL Universal Tints and KOLCAUSTICO Venetian Plaster. 

Shown - Mixol Colors in 20 ML Bottles

                 NOTE: Prices listed for products are regular retail and do not reflect Academy Grad prices.                   Academy Graduates should calculate a 10% reduction on all Academy Tools & Products.

 MIXOL Universal Tint Sets

There is  no finer Universal Tint system in the world.  These highly concentrated colorants offer a methodically engineered system for calculating and mixing precision colors and are miscible in both solvent and water based paints, Venetian Plasters, varnishes and waxes.

  • 200 ML Bottles  Colors 1 - 12  $360

  • 200 ML Bottles  Colors 13- 24  $340

  •  20 ML Bottles  Colors 1 - 25   $110

  • 500 ML Bottles Colors 1 - 12  $830

  • 500 ML Bottles Colors 13 - 24  $760

 MIXOL Individual Colors - 200 ML SIZE    Refer to COLOR # below.
  1. Black.......................$26

  2. Umber.....................$26

  3. Oxide Brown...........$26

  4. Oxide Red...............$26

  5. Oxide Yellow............$24

  6. Maize Yellow............$38

  7. Canary Yellow..........$38

  8. Green.......................$34

  9. Blue..........................$34

  10. Red..........................$34

  11. Violet.........................$38

  12. Fir Green..................$34

13. Grass Green............. $34 14. Oxide Green.............$34  15. Olive Green..............$28  16.  Lime Green..............$28  17. Mustard.....................$28  18. Orange......................$38  19. Camel-Oxide.............$28 20. Chestnut-Oxide.........$28   21. Terra-Brown-Oxide...$28 22. Tobacco-Oxide.........$28 23.  Dark Brown Oxide...$28 24.  Stone Gray-Oxide... $28 25. White.........................$28
KOLCAUSTICO Venetian Plaster

 Venetian Plaster is a fine synthetic plaster that tints beautifully, applies easily and burnishes to a high natural shine.  This water based encaustic is odor free while working, durable enough for even commercial applications and is one of the most versatile plasters we have ever used.  Reasonably priced too!

  • 1 Gallon Kolcaustico - $72
  • 2 Gallon Kolcaustico- $125
  • 5 Gallon Kolcaustico - $245

MISCELLANEOUS PLASTERING PRODUCTS:

  • 1 LB. Cotton Waste - $8
  • 2 LBs Cotton Waste - $14
  • 500 ML Container Liberon Wax - $24   [Color options: Walnut, Neutral]
  • Set of 4 Stainless Steel Trowels - $34
  • 4.75" Stainless Steel Trowel - $11

Ask about the NEW MIXOL COLORS:

  • GOLD
  • SILVER
  • COPPER

Buon Fresco’s  WATERMAX

 Extra Long Open Time  -     Water Based GLAZE

WATERMAX is a Water Based Glaze with an Extraordinarily Long 'Open-Time';  [Open time is affected by atmospheric conditions though is approximately 2 hours]  The Glaze contains ultraviolet resistant color binding agents for color protection and durability.  Watermax  may be mixed with most Universal Tinting Systems though we recommend the use of MIXOL Universal Tints.

  • Quart of  WATERMAX - $38

  • Gallon of WATERMAX - $50

Buon Fresco HIGHLY recommends this glaze.  We have never used anything like this, that is water based, yet stays workable for hours and dries as smooth as an oil glaze.  You'll be glad you found it too!

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