February 2018

Who’s the Chocolate Doctor? For over 20 years, Kerry Beal, otherwise known as the Chocolate Doctor, has been perfecting the art of producing and decorating decadent chocolate treats. Her interest in the craft has led her to become a go-to confectionary expert, often sourced by other professionals in the industry to impart her knowledge. From teaching classes to creating the EZtemper, a cocoa butter seed generator that takes the guesswork out of tempering chocolate products, the Chocolate Doctor grew a hobby into a business. She now spends her time creating treats and teaching the theory behind confectionary (and working as an emergency

Unpackaging your first HVLP Turbine Sprayer: What to do before you pull the trigger: Regardless of how old we get, it is hard to contain our excitement when a new toy (or tool) arrives. When unpackaging your first HVLP Turbine Spray system be sure to consider the following: Register your Product: Prior to setting up your new spray system, be sure to take a few moments to register your product – whether online or in mail form. For most HVLP manufacturers, this will help expedite any future warranty claims you may be required to submit. Read the Manual: If you are new

Storing Your Equipment for the Winter Months As the year winds down, some finishers who do not have the luxury of a heated shop will store away their paint spraying equipment during the winter. If you’re invested in your tools and your work, take a few minutes to ensure that your equipment is best maintained for the next few months. It’ll guarantee that you save time and money in maintenance down the road, and make sure that come springtime, you’ll be ready to start up a new project as fast as possible. Proper Storage Will Ensure Your Equipment Operates Well Into the

V is for Viscosity - Why understanding viscosity is important to spray finishing: When spray finishing, viscosity measurements will help you understand the size of needle and nozzle required to effectively atomize your finish. By recording these measurements, you can duplicate your material “recipe” for future projects to ensure consistency in production. To save you from dusting off your high school chemistry book, we have listed some information below about viscosity in relation to spray finishing: What is Viscosity? Viscosity is the measurement of a fluid’s resistance to flow. Typically, it is measured in centipoise which is one hundredth of a poise.   What do