Tag Archives: Earth Safe Finishes

unexpected popping sound

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Dave

Yesterday there was something written about the toxic content of craft materials that are ostensibly supposed to be non-toxic and safe to use, approved by the Arts and Craft societies testing procedures. The issue of off-gases in acrylics however is … Continue reading →

watching paint dry

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dave

There used to be a lot of decorative painting classes at one time, the great idea that the artist required no technical drawing skills or imagination to create a design. Just use tracing paper and graphite paper and bingo you … Continue reading →

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Fini-All In One But Not One For All

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Dave

Fini from SPC in Canada is an acrylic water-based fast dry glaze. Fini is appreciated by decorative painters due to exceptional results and time saving advantages. Fini is used in place of water as it combines properties of an extender, … Continue reading →