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Vertical Artisans --- Where Education is a Adventure

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July 8, 2009 at 8am to July 10, 2009 at 5pm – The Chicago institute of Fine Finishes
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August 15, 2009 all day – FauxEver Beautiful Studios
An Introduction to Ferrocement Faux Bois

August 17, 2009 to August 21, 2009 – Montrose, Colorado
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September 23, 2009 at 8am to September 25, 2009 at 5pm – Decorative Concrete Institute
fall Faux Retreat

September 26, 2009 to October 2, 2009 – Wisconsin, 2 hrs. east of Minneapolis, 5 hrs. Chicago

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release agent

Nathan,
After using the release powder, do you wash it off. I've not seen you do this on any lesson. But the floor stampers wash off the release as far as I know.

Posted by Juan Alpizar on June 20, 2009 at 9:48am — 1 Comment

Amanda Frank

I'm not really sure, but if I had to guess, I'd say Amanda probably isn't a vertical carver. If she is, my sincerest apologies to such an outgoing, friendly individual.

Posted by David D Driggs on May 25, 2009 at 2:26pm

Hi all,
I hope Im not overstepping my bounds here and if I am please let me know but I thought you all might benefit from this. I have started a new DVD series of instructional How To Faux videos and hope all will be able to use some of this information which is why I have made it available in two different formats. The series is called "Amazing Accents" in which I will be making available all year long.… Continue

Posted by Arthur on May 3, 2009 at 2:04pm

Webinar Success!

After attending several of these online webinars it has got me thinking. Vertical concrete in it's self has definately come a long way in the ten or so years that I have been involved. Even though we are just getting our feet wet with thes "live discussions" I can see a definate trend towards learning, teaching and just getting the public to better understand what we as concrete artists do. I would encourage everyone on this network to, at the very least, sign in and listen. I think once we all… Continue

Posted by Jeff Datin on April 4, 2009 at 8:17pm

Faux Retreat - spring

Just getting ready for our first Faux Retreat. 5 days of classes with 2 instructors and jam packed with other activities. The retreat will be offered twice this year and plan on 4 of them for 2010.

If you are already signed up to go to the retreat or just thinking about it, feel free to jump in and contribute to the blog.

A “Real” Working Retreat

Experience a new way of learning the decorative arts, mixed with fun, relaxation, and a beautiful setting in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Faux Retre… Continue

Posted by Kathy on March 31, 2009 at 9:20am

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Richard L. Winget replied to Richard L. Winget's discussion 'patents'

In other words to quote a movie "show me the number" or just plain shut-up!!!

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VerticalArtisans.com replied to Richard L. Winget's discussion 'patents'

I think your right Rich......the only patent I have send so far is the blanket one from Fossil. I will call Greg at Flex and see if their company has one.

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Richard L. Winget added a discussion

patents

I am interested in knowing the patent numbers of vertical design mixes of say for instance flex c ment, fossilcrete or any of the others that have bag mixes. Frankly I don't believe any of them really have one.

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Diane Corso added an event

FauxEVer Beautiful Studios at FauxEver Beautiful Studios

August 15, 2009 all day

FauxEver Beautiful Studios Product/Workshop Update 2009 FAUXEVER BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS New Faux Effects Products & workshop at FAUXFILL YOUR MIND AND SOUL DAY Knowledge & relaxation in one day. MEET AND SEE DEMOS BY FAMOUS FAUX MASTERS This is a F...

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Pete johnson commented on Pete johnson's photo 'tower'

Thanks Hank. The top 1/3rd is concrete and the flair is clever, but essential as the legs are flaired out at the bottom.

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Artificial Rock Concrete Slide

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VerticalArtisans.com commented on Greg Sloan's photo 'Www.waterfallsllc.com'

You have been busy...that's great! Did you do the coping all the way around?

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Jody Smith commented on VerticalArtisans.com's photo 'PillarA'

I can't wait to see this projects completed pictures, looks awesome Nathan.

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Jody Smith commented on Richard L. Winget's photo 'small feature into swimming pool.'

Great Work as always!

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Jody Smith commented on Jody Smith's photo 'Finished Vertical'

Thanks Colin and congrats on winning Best Vertical at the Decorative Concrete Event back in April.

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Jody Smith commented on Jody Smith's photo 'Finished Vertical'

Thanks Nathan if you notice on the first 2 stones I had to leave some room to pull out the scribe if need be. Our family stone is completed after Addisyn arrives in October. I thank you for such a solid training program in this artform.

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Colin hiday commented on Jody Smith's photo 'Finished Vertical'

hey jody looks great.

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VerticalArtisans.com commented on Jody Smith's photo 'Finished Vertical'

This may be the first time I have seen stone and brick combined in the same piece that actually looks great. Good work Jody. Now hope and pray there are no more babies :)

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