Site Updates 11- 11 - 2008

[Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans]

Hello Fellow Artisans,

We have several upgrades to the subscription site this month.

First up - Videos

There is a New Technique Video listed in the video section Advanced Styles & Techniques.

This Technique is what I call "The Soft Roll".

This method produces uncanny realism in rock joint, fissure and crack fabrication.

There is also a new tools video that can be seen in the Free Videos section and also in the News section. Also be looking for a new from the field video including many other pictures from projects from around the world.

The new tools shown are:

3 Ways (series #1)
Textured Rollers ( 6 individual roller skins )
--- Heavy Stone
--- Medium Stone
--- Light Stone
--- Shale
--- Heavy Bark
--- Wood Grain
7 Textured Trowels
and at least 7 Textured Skins

A special shout out to the boys at www.WaltTools.com for doing such a good job. You can leave them a message or a question in this forum under the products section.

Also another video clip from Keith Tutor....showing the 7 Minute Rock using his methods of rubble rock.

This forum continues to grow and be sure to keep your profiles up to date with your contact information. More and more public activity is turning up on the forum.

We thank you for supporting the forum with pictures and comments:


There is only a couple of weeks left to participate in the hands on training offered at the Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes. Information is under the Events Section.

Please continue to post your field pictures, comments and questions.

Best Regards,
Nathan Giffin
Director / Owner
www.VerticalArtisans.com