© Copyright - L'Art des Faux Finis The Art of Faux Finish Book of Shadows “Architectural Finishes” Part IV Winter 2005

© Copyright - L'Art des Faux Finis The Book of Shadows Since the dark ages it has been a collection of spells, healing lores, incantations, chants and songs collected by a witch or sorcerer. Like a professional journal or diary, it contained information deemed by its owner to enhance their power to heal, divine truth, speak to spirits and the likes. Serving as a dynamic collection of information, additions were made when necessary to maintain the relevance to the world of changes. Individuals often identified so closely with their living books that they believed themselves to be destined to return to a particular volume through successive incarnations. As a result, such powerful collections of knowledge were often kept secret and held by a high priest or priestess. In recent times, though, the information contained in a Book of Shadows is often made common to a group of people. Their ability to divine the way of things enhances a community of professionals, like yourself or perhaps the person ahead of you….

© Copyright - L'Art des Faux Finis Cut through all the smoke and mirrors to unlock the power of Architectural Finishes. Like the medieval text known as the Book of Shadows, the following hand-book is specifically designed to help individuals working with architectural finishes to decide on the use of the most appropriate finishes and techniques to obtain the desired results and to painlessly, visually explain the benefits of architectural finishes to customers. Unlike painting, architectural finishes literally open 1000’s of new possibilities of colors and textures. Hence, representing the most important challenge to identify the look and feel that suits the customers’ preferences. Additional challenges lye in the ability to convey the visual impact of the desired styles and techniques to customers without carrying hundreds of samples. The Book of Shadows

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© Copyright - L'Art des Faux Finis The Art of Faux Finish The Art of Faux Finish is the oldest Architectural and Decorative Finishing school in Eastern Canada and North Eastern United States. We have trained well over 1500 design and finishing professionals and hobbyists since 1997 coming from all parts of the US and Canada. Using a hands-on workshop environment, the courses and techniques are specifically tailored to instruct the latest decorative finishes and trends to professionals, trades-people, and hobbyists who are interested in architectural finishes! Whether you are an applicator, a design professional or simply have a specific project in mind (home, furniture or object) and need to stay in tune with the latest concepts, designs and trends in the industry, it will certainly stimulate a new creative energy to be applied to your world! If you have a project that needs a unique touch of style but don’t have the massive budgets required for authentic materials! If you have a space and want something unique to escape the ordinary! If you need to attract more people and augment your corporate image! You must visit our web site at give us a call at or pass by our location! “Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are busy doing it” ____Ancient Chinese Proverb