tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post7405812963650035040..comments2024-01-29T17:06:24.026-06:00Comments on Art's The Answer!: Scagliola and Pietre Dure...Theresa Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-27045970229907823182018-07-12T06:14:32.868-05:002018-07-12T06:14:32.868-05:00This artwork is an innovation in itself and I love...This artwork is an innovation in itself and I love it very much and I hope to know the materials used in this art because I hope to try this workAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361951586627340795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-29092799861487912322010-12-23T21:44:48.944-06:002010-12-23T21:44:48.944-06:00Anon- so glad you found me! I would love to talk m...Anon- so glad you found me! I would love to talk more about Scagliola and Pietre Dure..email me!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-9856864770927212602010-12-23T13:49:32.776-06:002010-12-23T13:49:32.776-06:00I stumbled across this entry today. It is nice to...I stumbled across this entry today. It is nice to know someone else out there appreciates pietre dure and scagliola as much as I do! I just finished my master's degree in art history and I wrote my thesis on pietre dure which had a whole chapter on scagliola! I found a shocking lack of published work on pietre dure/scagliola which is a shame because it is truly a magnificent art form and I'm glad someone else can see that too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-64402002390754465182010-07-09T18:54:52.100-05:002010-07-09T18:54:52.100-05:00Steve....yeah....LOT"S of good visuals for st...Steve....yeah....LOT"S of good visuals for stuckmarmor!!! I love all the sharing of knowledge we have! ;)Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-10426474299801837122010-07-09T13:41:57.035-05:002010-07-09T13:41:57.035-05:00Hi Theresa-
I just put "Stuckmarmor" in...Hi Theresa-<br /> I just put "Stuckmarmor" in Flickr.com and came up with a nice bunch of photos. I also ran across a really nice scagliola pedestal at the Getty yesterday- picture at art+works.Steve Shriverhttp://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/artworks/114539498577801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-38458954081770788512010-06-17T12:48:06.774-05:002010-06-17T12:48:06.774-05:00It is so good to know that arts and crafts are sti...It is so good to know that arts and crafts are still alive in Italy! Thank you for this beautiful testimonial.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-76735959043758467762010-06-16T15:51:26.838-05:002010-06-16T15:51:26.838-05:00Theresa,
I'm off for ten days to so Cal. Hope...Theresa, <br />I'm off for ten days to so Cal. Hope to see both Getty museums.<br /><br />the Forton liquid is an acrylic that is both water and glue, there's some dry melamine that acts as a hardener. When this faux stone is set, it's literally rock hard... sigh but not impervious to water- cause it's still plaster. They say it is but really it's only as permanent and protected as the sealer coat.<br /> info:http://www.ball-consulting-ltd.com/markets/fortonmg/ <br />or<br />http://www.artmolds.com/gateway/technique/forton_1.htmpatrickgracewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809680469780228855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-43176692717569442882010-06-15T07:12:08.770-05:002010-06-15T07:12:08.770-05:00Helen,
Only another blogger knows the effort to ke...Helen,<br />Only another blogger knows the effort to keeping a blog going!! Thanks! See you in July at IDAL!!!!'Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-59561314602625290932010-06-15T05:24:29.544-05:002010-06-15T05:24:29.544-05:00I was looking forward to checking in with you toda...I was looking forward to checking in with you today and your post is another stunner. Brilliant, you go to so much effoert for us.<br />I went visting on your side bar too. Gosh, your friends have wonderful blogs. Sigh, I must get back to work.stencil helenhttp://www.designinspiration.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-71094597267885210442010-06-14T18:28:43.318-05:002010-06-14T18:28:43.318-05:00Jermaine and Suzanne.....I just did some backgroun...Jermaine and Suzanne.....I just did some background research, did not take a class on the process..I am working towards that though!!!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-69926265921671281562010-06-14T18:00:38.923-05:002010-06-14T18:00:38.923-05:00This is just so fascinating.
What a beautiful craf...This is just so fascinating.<br />What a beautiful craft,<br />and how wonderful that you not<br />only studied it IN FLORENCE,<br />but you are sharing it here,<br />with us! xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-55604465600278366612010-06-14T15:07:33.444-05:002010-06-14T15:07:33.444-05:00i've NEVER seen the process of how it's do...i've NEVER seen the process of how it's done. wow. this was so cool. you always show the neatest things, historical and artistic crafts that I really enjoy knowing the story behind .... thanks!!!!Cashon&Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16817693707277828386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-68620828801751854192010-06-14T07:33:50.412-05:002010-06-14T07:33:50.412-05:00Patarick,
I always value first hand experience! ...Patarick,<br /> I always value first hand experience! There are so many ways to approach the concept of faux stone with plasters. So, you didn't add any glues to the mix for a binder? Just asking.... can't wait to come to you studio and "talk shop". See you next month!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-30691153479994227582010-06-13T23:43:28.367-05:002010-06-13T23:43:28.367-05:00Theresa, Wish I had this post to consult when we w...Theresa, Wish I had this post to consult when we were making faux stone! Our version used a very dense architectural plaster and an acrylic polymer called Forton. They were combined with dry pigments and various micas and different grades of ground stone.<br /><br />You can only mix small batches by hand, with all the dry additives working it is like a very short dough, very crumbly. You go like a bat out of hell packing it into whatever the mold was. The trick was to always leave an irregular working edge with it kicked off and was too dry to work. The next "loaf" would be packed tightly along the irregular edge and become invisible. When sealed, the faux stone was very believable, lots of depth and variance.patrickgracewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809680469780228855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-81540433027121711032010-06-13T10:13:50.327-05:002010-06-13T10:13:50.327-05:00Theresa, seriously you're a gem ! this is an a...Theresa, seriously you're a gem ! this is an amazing technique. In the process i especially like the mixing..it looks so appetizing!<br />Have a wonderful creative sunday !<br /><br />ps: thank you for your comment on the notebooks! :-)My Castle in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572760890022593531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-61784326428469877842010-06-13T02:05:43.998-05:002010-06-13T02:05:43.998-05:00My goodness...you never cease to amaze me! With t...My goodness...you never cease to amaze me! With these posts I start out fascinated by the fact that the photos look original like you were actually there...and the lo and behold it is revealed that you have traveled afar and taken another course in some esoteric and amazing art form. Is there anything you won't tackle. I want to kidnap you and bring you to Santa Barbara and put you to work transforming my house!<br /><br />~jermaine~French-Kissedhttp://www.french-kissed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-43274764142664115652010-06-12T15:35:54.476-05:002010-06-12T15:35:54.476-05:00Dear Theresa, Here is another technique to google...Dear Theresa, Here is another technique to google "Stuckmarmor" . I have an excellent German book on the subject and will post pictures and instructions in a day or so.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-46403926388633646692010-06-12T03:47:43.951-05:002010-06-12T03:47:43.951-05:00Waw !! Merveilleux post theresa !!
I would love to...Waw !! Merveilleux post theresa !!<br />I would love to see the process "in real" (only know the theory of the steps). Thanks for this beautiful story !!!Marie Vanessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078467725003353477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-12781387077532956682010-06-11T22:15:52.423-05:002010-06-11T22:15:52.423-05:00Thanks for taking the time to reply, Theresa. Yes,...Thanks for taking the time to reply, Theresa. Yes, I figured it would be more of a challenge to do my own. Back to the drawing board. Have a great weekend!<br />Catherineceeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962254736526651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-54759428139051448052010-06-11T21:05:33.251-05:002010-06-11T21:05:33.251-05:00Catherine,
The slide show you see is something th...Catherine,<br />The slide show you see is something through blogger....go to the design page and click on add a gadget...there are lots to choose from...if you want to add your own personal slideshow...that is a different matter! I can't help you there, I am on a Mac computer.Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-62432002117386287262010-06-11T20:56:05.855-05:002010-06-11T20:56:05.855-05:00Ann- I can only imagine how incredible their studi...Ann- I can only imagine how incredible their studio must be...sigh !!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-40486959115889835242010-06-11T20:52:13.671-05:002010-06-11T20:52:13.671-05:00Alan-coming from you, I am flattered,,,,your blog ...Alan-coming from you, I am flattered,,,,your blog is simply one of the best out there.<br /><br />Regina-Walter is amazing, isn't he? Thanks for taking time to stop by!!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-80420729542193005282010-06-11T20:49:43.263-05:002010-06-11T20:49:43.263-05:00Gen- thanks for stopping by!
Kelle-so glad you en...Gen- thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Kelle-so glad you enjoy this!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-56558553465544823072010-06-11T20:48:30.601-05:002010-06-11T20:48:30.601-05:00Thank you Nance,,,,,I always look forward to your ...Thank you Nance,,,,,I always look forward to your posts as well ;)Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751627818853797065.post-8647893843132974142010-06-11T17:08:31.613-05:002010-06-11T17:08:31.613-05:00Walter's creations are so beautiful. I bet Wal...Walter's creations are so beautiful. I bet Walter and Carolina's studio would be quite an inspiration to visit. <br /><br />Lovely post, Theresa!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06399290663424164354noreply@blogger.com