Foo Foo Powder - The Vertical Artisans Forum2024-03-28T19:15:12Zhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topics/foo-foo-powder?commentId=2294914%3AComment%3A38558&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have had the same difficult…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2011-01-08:2294914:Comment:385582011-01-08T00:53:23.829ZBruce Bartleyhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/BruceBartley
I have had the same difficult cleaning problem in my limited efforts with using powdered release on vertical, resorting to the pressure washer (outside) to get the piece clean enough to color. So, last practice effort this winter, I used color hardener instead of the "foo" (or color hardener <strong>as</strong> the "foo") and it worked surprisingly well. I had some white in the shop so that is what I used, and it added nice contrast to the finish. Quite a bit of color hardener ended up…
I have had the same difficult cleaning problem in my limited efforts with using powdered release on vertical, resorting to the pressure washer (outside) to get the piece clean enough to color. So, last practice effort this winter, I used color hardener instead of the "foo" (or color hardener <strong>as</strong> the "foo") and it worked surprisingly well. I had some white in the shop so that is what I used, and it added nice contrast to the finish. Quite a bit of color hardener ended up bonding to the piece and only dry brush cleaning was required to prep for color. We also just throw it on with a brush. Our mix is dry enough that moisture didn't bleed through the color hardener before I stamped and the stamp pads released cleanly. I think next time I will try some other colors, too also. Thom is absolutely correct...…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-12-01:2294914:Comment:355592010-12-01T15:39:49.167ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
Thom is absolutely correct...half of the battle is just learning the tools of the trade and knowing when or when not to use them. Or using something else if needs be.
Thom is absolutely correct...half of the battle is just learning the tools of the trade and knowing when or when not to use them. Or using something else if needs be. I would love to know how. I j…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-12-01:2294914:Comment:355582010-12-01T15:01:56.841ZMarty Lawrencehttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/MartyLawrence
I would love to know how. I just always figured that fell more into the realm of sculpting, which I am horrible at!!
I would love to know how. I just always figured that fell more into the realm of sculpting, which I am horrible at!! I need those stamps too. I do…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-12-01:2294914:Comment:355402010-12-01T03:43:29.820ZDavid Driggshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/DavidDDriggs
I need those stamps too. I don't know about the Jennifer thing, though, People magazine said she still hasn't found the right man. I reckon that still puts you in the running.<br />
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I need those stamps too. I don't know about the Jennifer thing, though, People magazine said she still hasn't found the right man. I reckon that still puts you in the running.<br />
-D Thom,
I don't have any illusi…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-11-30:2294914:Comment:355382010-11-30T23:56:38.866ZMarty Lawrencehttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/MartyLawrence
<br></br>Thom,
I don't have any illusions of being a great artist or even a so-so artist, so stamps will always be a part of my business. It's just a fact of life just like Jennifer Anniston will never ask me out.<br />
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<cite>thom hunt said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topics/foo-foo-powder?xg_source=activity#2294914Comment35450"><div>Nathan , Foo Foo powder , there should be a class to teach how to carve and texture rockwork without stamps , what you think? then…</div>
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<br/>Thom,
I don't have any illusions of being a great artist or even a so-so artist, so stamps will always be a part of my business. It's just a fact of life just like Jennifer Anniston will never ask me out.<br />
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<cite>thom hunt said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topics/foo-foo-powder?xg_source=activity#2294914Comment35450"><div>Nathan , Foo Foo powder , there should be a class to teach how to carve and texture rockwork without stamps , what you think? then there is no need for the unforgiving Foo Foo mess.</div>
</blockquote> Hey Y'all,
On interior work,…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-11-29:2294914:Comment:354982010-11-29T15:49:27.586ZDavid Driggshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/DavidDDriggs
Hey Y'all,<br/>
On interior work, I use a shop vac with a brush attachment first, the brush helps loosen the release from cracks and other texture, and the vac keeps dust out of the air. Vacuuming dry seems to be quicker and less messy. After the vac, I pre-spray water with a squirt bottle to dampen the surface and help see where foo-foo is still heavy, then I use a bucket of water with just a dash of dish soap and a tile sponge to quickly finish up. Quick, easy, and thorough.
Hey Y'all,<br/>
On interior work, I use a shop vac with a brush attachment first, the brush helps loosen the release from cracks and other texture, and the vac keeps dust out of the air. Vacuuming dry seems to be quicker and less messy. After the vac, I pre-spray water with a squirt bottle to dampen the surface and help see where foo-foo is still heavy, then I use a bucket of water with just a dash of dish soap and a tile sponge to quickly finish up. Quick, easy, and thorough. Agreed, Not all jobs require…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-11-29:2294914:Comment:354572010-11-29T02:08:52.958ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
Agreed, Not all jobs require it...it's only one technique or I should say a help. With structural carving it is a great option and with organic sculpting or positive carving its almost never used.<br />
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I'll speak on that for the webinar.
Agreed, Not all jobs require it...it's only one technique or I should say a help. With structural carving it is a great option and with organic sculpting or positive carving its almost never used.<br />
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I'll speak on that for the webinar. I must be using way too much.…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-11-28:2294914:Comment:354472010-11-28T20:16:13.800ZMarty Lawrencehttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/MartyLawrence
I must be using way too much. If I spray it with a water bottle, it just beads up, and repels water. I can eventually get it washed off but it takes a lot of water. I'll try using less. Even on outside jobs, I have to try to rub everything with a rough rag to get the water to penetrate the powder.<br />
I've just been throwing it on with an old paint brush.<br />
I did some stamping with the liquid release and it was alot easier to color.<br />
I'm sorry if I missed it in the videos!<br />
Thanks for your help.<br />
Marty
I must be using way too much. If I spray it with a water bottle, it just beads up, and repels water. I can eventually get it washed off but it takes a lot of water. I'll try using less. Even on outside jobs, I have to try to rub everything with a rough rag to get the water to penetrate the powder.<br />
I've just been throwing it on with an old paint brush.<br />
I did some stamping with the liquid release and it was alot easier to color.<br />
I'm sorry if I missed it in the videos!<br />
Thanks for your help.<br />
Marty It is stated in other videos…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2010-11-28:2294914:Comment:354442010-11-28T18:45:01.812ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
It is stated in other videos but bot focused on....<br />
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You can Shop Vac it off as much as possible then spray down with a bug sprayer or squirt bottles with water.<br />
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Again inside jobs you don't need as much "foo foo"...you just need enough to protect tools.<br />
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I spray down with water and have a guy with a shop vac at the base to catch the water.<br />
<br />
Hope this helps...
It is stated in other videos but bot focused on....<br />
<br />
You can Shop Vac it off as much as possible then spray down with a bug sprayer or squirt bottles with water.<br />
<br />
Again inside jobs you don't need as much "foo foo"...you just need enough to protect tools.<br />
<br />
I spray down with water and have a guy with a shop vac at the base to catch the water.<br />
<br />
Hope this helps...