Educational Resources

Orignally presented Sunday December 3, 2000 at Home Depot, Nanaimo
With Leslie Bird, David Haynes, and Steve Reddick

Download Document: Crackled, Peeled & Distressed - an Antiquing Workshop

We are happy to manufacture stencils using your custom artwork. Custom stencils, and iron on Fabrics
are used for everything from interior decorating projects to company logos for shipping and product
identification.

Download Document: Custom Artwork Information

This technique imitates the old lime walls that are found in many towns throughout Italy. The finish is smooth to the touch. The coloration is uneven & simulates weather and sun fading. This finish is great for walls that aren't perfectly prepared.

Download Document: Faded Fresco Technique

The application of gold leaf to glass, wood or metal is called gilding. The surface of the glass must be clean, grease and chemical free before starting

Download Document: Gilding on Glass with Gold Leaf

How to create a green serpentine marble effect. Original presented at Home Depot, Nanaimo.

Download Document: Green Serpentine Marble

Original presented December17, 2000 - Home Depot Nanaimo.
Ragging, Brought to you by CIL Paint

With Leslie Bird, David Haynes, and Steve Reddick.

Download Document: Rag Rolling

A brief tutorial on stenciling on fabric.

Download Document: The Art of Stenciling on Fabric

Orignally presented at SALI CONVENTION 2001 San Diego, California
by Leslie Bird of CIL, Glidden, and Ralph Lauren

This technique imitates the old lime walls that are found in many towns throughout Italy. The finish is smooth to the touch. The coloration is uneven & simulates weather and sun fading. This finish is great for walls that aren't perfectly prepared.

Download Document: Water Faded Fresco Technique