Lacquer and Special Effect Coatings
General Information
Date: July 20 – 24, 2009
Cost: $750.00
Time: TBD
Class Size: TBD
Instructor: Greg Johnson, Mitch Kohanek
Description
This five day workshop will focus on excellent looking nitrocellulose lacquer, two part coatings and special effect coatings. Each student will keep their projects and the formulas that go with them. You will learn how and why each step of the process is used to make stunning colors and coatings. Starting with raw wood samples you will proceed with step by step processes, keeping a written record of each step. Finishing techniques used include waterbase dyes, stain on dye, bleaching, clear and opaque coatings. Special effects such as crackle lacquer, satin rub outs and high gloss polishing will also be covered.
Training Includes
- Raw wood prep starting the finishing process
- Coloring wood with water based dyes and solvent based stains
- Spraying with cup guns and air assisted airless spraying equipment
- Spraying nitrocellulose, catalyzed lacquer and conversion varnish
- Spraying solid color (opaque) coatings
- Adjusting transparent finishes with glazes and toners
- Creating special effects with a variety of materials
- Off the gun final coats
- Rubbing out topcoats with production techniques
- Touch up repair of damaged finishes
Benefits Of Training
New inspiration and creativity will be the result of having a thorough understanding of what works and what doesn't work with many different materials and finishing schedules. By the end of the workshop, you will have a collection of samples which will become an invaluable reference tool in your workshop.
What Will You Work On?
Using your previous experience we will work on fine tuning your current techniques and be given direction on how to go beyond those techniques. Students will be allowed to concentrate on the techniques and materials of their choice once instructed.
Who Should Attend?
Those who want to separate their woodwork from the rest to the best.
Instructors
Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson has been in the furniture making trade for almost 40 years and has earned the reputation as one of the most innovative wood finishers in America. He began working at his father’s cabinet making and restoration shop in Maryland in the early 1970’s. After completing a two year furniture program in ’81 at the Worcester Center for Crafts, he worked with his brother Tom in Boston. It was during this time Greg found his niche in wood finishing. In 1989, he became the principal finisher for designer Wendell Castle in Scottsville, NY. In 1999 Greg took a management position running the finishing department at a new production company called The Wendell Castle Collection. In April of 2005, Greg went into his own business full time, Johnson Furniture Restoration where he offers of full range of services including restoration, conservation, and custom finishing.
Website for Johnson Furniture Restoration: www.jfrestoration.com
Mitch Kohanek
Lead Instructor - Wood Finishing Technology Program
Registration:
For questions about the class, contact Mitch Kohanek
Phone: 651.423.8362
Email: mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu
