Student Support Options
Welcome to the Faux Effects Gold and Silver Label Product Support Page. Our support page has been divided into 2 categories. Please remember to place orders you will need to fill out the form "Order Gold and Silver Label Products From Vigini Studios, Inc."
● Gold and Silver On-Line Support (Password Protectd, must have taken Designer Wall Finishes I)
● Silver On-Line Support (Available to Everyone)
We hope that these sites provided by Faux Effects International assist you in any technical questions that you may have. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
Thank you,
Nicola and Leslie Vigini
Testimonials from students
"This is Michelle Held in Sarasota, FL, I just got back from Nicola’s Trompe l'Oeil class in San Antonio. What a beautiful city. Nicola was an AWESOME VERY EDUCATED MASTER AND INSTRUCTOR and his staff was more than accommodating and WONDERFUL. The class was structured, challenging and full of history and information. We completed 4 beautiful boards and Nicola and Leslie were willing to answer many questions we had pertaining to other finishes. I walked away feeling that I can put all I learned to good use in the existing work I have and to create a new line of product. We stayed at a Bed and Breakfast called The Pained Lady. WOW how fun was that. I’d stay at a B & B than any hotel; they pampered us to the max. If anyone needs a reference on Vigini Studios or San Antonio, please write”.
- Michelle Held , Unfauxgettable Faux Finishing, Florida
Vigini Studios, Inc. presents a class curriculum noted to be the most diverse and one of the finest in the United States. Our European oriented curriculum includes more varied workshops based on true craftsmanship. We enjoy the knowledge that our guest teachers bring to our students. In certain courses, participants work on an actual walls and occasionally have the opportunity to assist and observe in outside contracting.
"Nicola Vigini has a classical background and is well versed in historical procedures. He is very generous with his knowledge and regularly schedules workshops that he teaches himself and also the school hosts other teachers-all quite renown in their areas of expertise." - Sheri, California
Traditional Techniques : Modern Mediums
After many years of using traditional water and oil based mediums, the quest for non-toxic, slow drying materials led Vigini Studios, inc. to a state of the art company Faux Effects, Inc™. The Faux Effects™ product line consists of more than 150 interactive products which clearly give the advantage to faux and decorative artisans, not only because of the endless and superior finishes available, but also because of the cost effectiveness associated with a revolutionary water based system.
The Faux Effects™ system which is comprised of two separate lines, the professional Faux Effects™ Gold Line and the Silver Label which includes glazes, plasters, furniture stains and much more, is designed specifically for faux finishers and decorative painters whether they be homeowners or professionals. Due to our European education, our studio incorporates other mediums including oils, pigments, beer glazes, tempura, and lime.
"Thanks to everyone at the studio for all the kindness and hospitality that you provide. I really learned a lot and I had a great time. You guys do a fantastic job. You bring the totally untrained one into an honorable representation in quick time."
I just received my samples from the Clouds class. Thank you for sending them so quickly and carefully." Jana Texas
