Introduction- includes an explanation of melamine coated boards for
sample-making 

The demonstrations on this tape include both start-to-finish projects, and some
sample boards for faster presentations. Volume 2 assumes that viewers have
seen the first tape, and therefore does not repeat information that was given on
Volume 1.

First demonstration: Faux granite
Faux granite is an easy and fast finish in oil or water-based materials. Its
sponge techniques also are used as the basis for many faux marbles, and
for sponge-painted walls.
     Includes sponge preparation, how to choose and mix colors for realistic
     effects (and how to change that for fantasy colors), and the order of
     application.

Second demonstration: Porcelain crackle, or cracquelure
A picture frame with mirror is used to show the application of these products
which produce a delicate network of cracks for an easy, fast, and
beautiful effect. This crackle, as well as the peeling paint effect in the next
demonstration can be used in selected areas of larger projects for an
antique effect.

Third demonstration: Crackle, or peeling paint
This is a different effect than the one above, this is more of a two-tone
look where a base-coat color shows through a cracked top-coat. This can
also be a subtle look like the porcelain crackle, or, can be much more
bold. The differences are well detailed on the demonstration. Again, a very
fast and easy effect that can be wonderful, especially when combined with
other techniques like antiquing, pinstriping, stenciling, etc.
     Also shown here: physical distressing, and the use of rottenstone for
     antiquing.

Fourth demonstration: Pinstriping, dragging, and stenciling
This is a great demonstration where an ugly dark pine chest of drawers is
refinished with a light base coat, then gets combed on its sides, pinstriped on
the front and top, and stenciled. This is a real trash into treasure result done
in water-based materials that was a lot of fun.
     Tools and techniques used here include: masking and pinstriping tapes,
     sword stripers and liner brushes, combs, single and multiple stencils,
     stencil brushes and materials.

Fifth demonstration: Floating faux marbles
Three styles of painted faux marbles are shown: positive, negative, and
combination. Most viewers will be amazed with the options available, -even
many professionals are unfamiliar with these techniques. The results are
beautiful, with an incredible depth of translucency and color.
     Assorted tools and techniques are shown here, as well as the ideal
     surface for floated finishes.

Sixth demonstration: Faux tortoise-shell
Tortoise-shell is an elegant, but simple variation of a floated finish like the
faux marbles above, ideally suited for small objects. This example uses
typical colors, and mentions other variations.

Seventh demonstration: Rubbing and polishing finish coats
The mahogany chests that were varnished in Volume 1 are treated to
the ultimate look in the world of finishes. Taken through successively finer
steps, the results are a sumptuous smoothness, gloss, and depth. This is
the perfect final look for a polished faux finish or to show off the color and
figure work of any wood. It is neither difficult nor expensive to do, and
takes much less time than most people would think.
     Demonstrated are the differences in different gloss levels and fine grit
     sandpapers, pumice, rottenstone, rubbing and polishing compounds.

Closing: Words of wisdom (?)
A finished piece is shown as an example of several different looks, and
how to put your own looks together. After nearly five hours of instruction
and example on these videotapes, viewers will have more knowledge and
information than many week-long seminars or schools that are offered.
(And they can use the Pause and Rewind buttons!)