This is one of the largest ceiling projects we've created. I have attached several pictures of the project during the process. Once the remodel construction is completed, I hope to take professional photos for the portfolio.
Once the entire stencil is in place, we begin applying our gold leaf and custom tinted plasters.
MaryEllen and Gina.
We begin removing the stencil.
The design revealed.
Swarovski crystals twinkle in the sunlight, however, they don't photograph as well. (654 crystals)
The ceiling is so large that we cannot photograph the entire ceiling in one frame.
Elegant Finishes by Gina
This is a ceiling finished in custom colored Lusterstone, Venetian Gem, Composition Gold leaf, and Swarovski crystals. Dimensions: 28'10" x 18'6" Ceiling height: approximately 20'
Our ceiling process begins by floating out the knock-down ceiling - to save our arms, we sub-contracted this step. Thereafter, we troweled a mixture of Lusterstone to the entire surface which gave the ceiling a polished plaster appearance.
Work resumes the next day by applying the very blue 36 piece stencil to the ceiling. The stencil goes up like a puzzel with interlocking pieces - the diagram is very helpful!
The stencil is in place!
Once the entire stencil is in place, we begin applying our gold leaf and custom tinted plasters.MaryEllen and Gina.
We begin removing the stencil.
The design revealed.
Swarovski crystals twinkle in the sunlight, however, they don't photograph as well. (654 crystals)
The ceiling is so large that we cannot photograph the entire ceiling in one frame.
The shimmer is lovely.
Thank you for viewing our project! Comments are welcome. Gina
20 comments:
wow. thats beautiful
Gina! what an undertaking! It's more than the word beautiful can describe! that kind of job would be a dream come true for me! you are LUCKYEEE!!! I bet pictures just don't do it any justice! Congrats on a splendid job! can you hear the applause? :) Thanks for sharing. :)
Joyce~*
me and my parntner are just laughing with joy and awe at your project!! we did a 14 foot floor modello last year and thought we would lose it! I applaud your bravery and strong arms!! how long must it have taken?? modellos are just the coolest thing aren't they? that is of course after youv'e cussed and fought and they're installed! bravo for a job well done! kelly
Absolutely Stunning! What an accomplishment! You should be very proud of yourself. 36 pieces... You go girl. Love the gold leaf with custom mixed colors and the crystals! Beautiful!!! Great Work!!
Susan Allemand
Thanks!
Joyce - you're right, the pictures don't do it justice.
My partially-completed-reconstructed website also has quite a few ceiling pictures: www.finishesbygina.com
Hopefully, the website re-construction will be completed quickly.
Thanks for posting!
Gina
Hey Sis,
You continue to amaze me. It looks wonderful. Wow.....
Big Brother
I'm inspired and would love to see the ceiling in person! Is it in a public place or, I hope not, a private residence?
Ann E. V.
This is residential.
Thank you for sharing. Really interesting to see as pictures; can't imagine to see in the actual room. Very talented!! Lori Z
Outstanding project!
You should be proud.
Look forward to seeing more projects on the blog.
Joefaux
Gina........
Absolutely Lovely!!! You are an inspiration!
~krista~
Gina - incredible - thanks for sharing - you never cease to amaze me, dear friend!!
Lori
That is totally awesome! I really need to try Modello!
Gina, heard about this project from several finishers. incredible work. Take a bow. I would love to marvel at this work of art in person. Thanks for inspiring others!!! Rick
Awesome.........
I just started using Modello's and love them. It frrls like my business got a shot in the arm.
I have a multi part ceiling Modello's going up next month. Thanks for the photos. Is it hard to line up all the pcs?
Congrat's to you for this undertaking, obviously not your first.
Chicago Jim
Breathtaking and so inspiring!!
Oh Gina, the magnitude of this project! -such a massive ceiling and the ultimate results are genuinely awesome!
Thanks again for allowing me to show one of your samples on my blog. The response, per e-mail, has been so positive. E'body is as amazed as I at your talent.
Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic jobs!
Wow. I'm amazed at your bravery on this one! I hope you aren't in traction now that it's finished!!
I also hope you made GOOD money for the wear and tear and stress.
Great job!
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