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Quality brushes, tools and trainings by @pgfinkel for decorative painters.
NA Dist @midas.metall & @hv_art_lacquerpaint

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Our 2027 class lineup is here. 🎨 Join Pierre Finkelstein in Brooklyn, NY this January and February. Upcoming Classes: •Faux Marble | Jan 11-13 •Woodgraining | Jan 14-16 •Trompe l’oeil | Feb 1-2 •MIDAS Metall® Applicator Training | Feb 8-9 All skill levels welcome. 🧰 Brush kit included. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, a deposit must be submitted, and the remaining balance must be paid prior to class. A class FAQ is available on our website. Link in bio to reserve, or visit 🔗www.FauxBrushes.com in ‘My Courses’ #DecorativePainting #FauxMarble #Woodgraining #TrompeLoeil #Classes by @fauxbrushes
Brush Tip 💡 How to remove a hair in paint: 1. Use a slanted brush 2. Angle the brush perpendicularly 3. Flick up to get hair out 4. Use badger softener to blend Materials used: •angular slanted studio basic brush •badger softener Work created by @gidp_nyc Products available at www.fauxbrushes.com #tips #brush #painting #howto #fauxbrushes by @fauxbrushes
Pierre Finkelstein of @gidp_nyc had these long hair blue nylon SPALTER BRUSHES made custom. They are great for blending and softening as well as a fine Strie. Save 20% on glazing brushes (GLZ) today only. Use code: GLZ at checkout. www.fauxbrushes.com #faux #fauxbrushes #brush #paint #painter #artisan #pierrefinkelstein #gidp #grandillusion #wood #woodgrain #woodgraining #fauxbois #glaze #acrylic #waterbased #mottler #spalter #madeinfrance #france by @fauxbrushes
🛎️Three classes & three ways to transform a surface. Join Pierre Finkelstein in Brooklyn for 🤲 hands-on decorative painting. Upcoming classes: •Faux Marble | Jan 11-13 White Veined, Rouge Royal, Portor, Granite and more, from pattern and preparation to glaze mixing. •Woodgraining | Jan 14-16 Walnut, Feather Mahogany, Burl and Bird’s Eye Maple, painted by hand and built up in glaze. •Trompe l’oeil | Feb 1-2 Molding and ornament with real depth, using light, shadow and reflected light. All skill levels are welcome! Brush kit is included. 🧰 To reserve your spot, a deposit must be submitted, and the remaining balance must be paid prior to class. Please note that our space is limited. Have any questions? Check out our class FAQ on our website. 🔗Link in bio to register. Available at www.FauxBrushes.com #decorativepainting #fauxmarble #woodgraining #trompeloeil #paintingclass by @fauxbrushes
Become a certified MIDAS Metall® applicator! Join us in Brooklyn, NY for 2️⃣ days of hands-on Cold Metallization training with @pgfinkel 🗓️February 8-9 (Monday & Tuesday) 📍Brooklyn, NY You’ll learn the full Cold Metallization process and leave certified as a MIDAS Metall® applicator. 💪 A prep video is included and should be watched before class. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited. A deposit is required to reserve your spot, and the remaining balance must be paid prior to class. Our class FAQ is available on our website. Reserve your spot at www.FauxBrushes.com. Link in bio. #DecorativePainting #MIDASMetall #ColdMetallization #MetalFinish #PaintingClasses by @fauxbrushes
Meet Tiff Ziter, Brooklyn artist and our Faux Brushes operations supervisor! 🎨 Tiff is at Gowanus Open Studios this weekend, Oct 17-18, presenting her own work 🧑‍🎨 and giving away a few of our brushes while supplies last. Our store will be closed during this event. Check us out the following week! Store hours: 🗓️Monday to Friday ⏰9am-5pm 📍211 Bond Street. Shop online at 🔗www.FauxBrushes.com #DecorativePainting #GowanusOpenStudios #Brushes #BrooklynArtist #SupportLocalArtists by @fauxbrushes
We’re proud to be a sponsor of Gowanus Open Studios 2026! 🎨 This weekend, October 17-18, the 30th annual Gowanus Open Studios opens the doors of 400+ artists across 90+ locations in Brooklyn. It’s free to attend, and a great chance to meet artists, see their processes up close, and support local artisans 🧑‍🎨 and businesses. Thank you @artsgowanus for thirty years of keeping Gowanus creative. Get inspired this weekend, then stock up for your next project! 🧰 Our store will be closed during the event we are open Monday to Friday and online anytime at 🔗www.FauxBrushes.com #DecorativePainting #GowanusOpenStudios #KeepGowanusCreative #OpenStudios #BrooklynArt by @fauxbrushes
🚨Save 15% off on Gilding Brushes now through October 5th. No code needed. In this demonstration, Pierre shows how to glaze a freshly gilded frame. By layering the surface, he creates depth with a subtle aged patinated like finish. Products featured: •HV’Art Crystal Lacquer 60 •HV’Art Additive - Adhesion •HV’Art Additive - Hardener •HV’Art Lacquer Glaze - Studio Set •Mixol Tint - Black & Raw Umber •Pointed Glazing Brush - GLZ-41 •Codtail Blending Brush - GLZ-12 •Stippler Brush - GLZ-23 •Round Badger Softener - MB-10 🔗All products listed are available at www.FauxBrushes.com #Fauxbrushes #gilding #gildingtips #decorativepainting #glazing by @fauxbrushes
🎥Watch Pierre’s demonstration on how to gild rounded objects. In this demonstration, Pierre shares his tips and tricks for gilding spheres including: •How to transfer gold lead without a gilding cushion •How to catch and save leftover gold leaf for touch-ups Products featured: •TL-14 Robson Liner Striper Brush •GD-04 Gilding Dusting Mop •GD-02 Gilding Tip 🔗All products listed are available at www.FauxBrushes.com 🚨Now until October 5th, save 15% off Gilding Brushes No code needed. #Fauxbrushes #gilding #gildingtips #decorativepainting #goldleaf by @fauxbrushes
Pierre’s work is featured in the Gilder’s Tip’s Summer issue. Featuring his article “ New Preparation Materials for Classic Techniques.” Pierre is also feature in an article highlighting Salon Roma 2026. 👀 Stay tuned for the following weeks as we share some of the projects featured in the article. Interested in a copy of the magazine? Visit our Brooklyn Location (while supplies last!) #ThegildersTip #gilding #Decorativepainting #Artisans #SalonRoma2026 by @fauxbrushes
Throwing it back to 2012 with ✨ Pierre’s 2-Step Faux Wood Tutorial ✨ This Two-Step Wood Graining Process includes: Step 1: Preparation & First Layer •prepare matte medium and acrylic glazing liquid* •apply glaze generously with a glazing brush •use a dry spalter to even the glaze •use a flogger brush to create wood grain pattern *can also use HV’Art Lacquer glaze. Step 2: Second Layer & Finishing •once the first layer is dry, re-apply the glaze with the glazing brush •with a dry brush, add textures such as moire •smooth out the glaze with a softener. Left to right and gently up and down #throwbackthursday #fauxwood #woodgraining #tutorial #decorativepainting by @fauxbrushes
Get started with the HV’Art Lacquer Paint System with a convenient Sample Kit. This is best way to test the whole product line! 😎 Available in bold or pastel tints! What’s included: •Gesso Style Primer GSP - 8oz •Decorative Canvas Basecoat - 8oz. •Lacquer Glaze - Open Time (slow sheer) 100ml •Lacquer Glaze -Pattern Hold (slow thick) 100ml •Lacquer Glaze - Studio Set (fast sheer) 100ml •Crystal Lacquer - Stone 02 8oz •Crystal Lacquer - Ceramic 90 8oz. Optional Add on includes: •4 oz. Cutting Cream Polishing Compound •8 oz. Lacquer Paint - Ceramic 90 - Tintable (bold) 🎓Watch the Training for a FREE Application Guide. Available at www.FauxBrushes.com #kit #hvart #paint #primer #set by @fauxbrushes

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