The Complete Book Of Paint Techniques [Paperback]

Penny Swift (Author), Janet Szymanowski (Author)

Book Description

Series: Home Decorator | Publication Date: December 31, 1996

"Decorative painting techniques...illustrated here include sponged, marbled, rag-rolled, stippled, and stenciled walls, and faux tortoiseshell and malachite surfaces...with step-by-step instructions for mastering each technique....Written in a chatty, familiar style, this manual can be considered a basic sourcebook, containing tips on preparation, systematic advice, and sufficient information on tools, paint products, and glaze recipes to undertake a variety of projects."--Booklist. 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

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A brief introduction places decorative painting techniques in a historical context and offers information on color theory. The painted effects illustrated here include sponged, marbled, rag-rolled, stippled, and stenciled walls, and faux tortoiseshell and malachite surfaces on furniture and other objects--with step-by-step instructions for mastering each technique. All these decorative devices are included in a portfolio featuring colorful examples of decorating styles that achieve visual interest and ambience by way of uniquely painted interiors and furnishings. Written in a chatty, familiar style, this manual can be considered a basic sourcebook, containing tips on preparation, systematic advice, and sufficient information on tools, paint products, and glaze recipes to undertake a variety of projects. Alice Joyce

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185368306X
• ISBN-13: 978-1853683060
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,862,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent simplification of popular painting techniques., December 1, 1997

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This review is from: The Complete Book Of Paint Techniques (Paperback)

Compared to other books on this subject, which are sometimes overly complex, this is great encouragement to the amateur decorator. Each type of paint treatment is covered step-by-step, with photographs.

There are numerous full-color photographs on every page, which help the reader visualize how each technique might apply to their decorating needs.

The only drawback is that most of the photographs are of professionally painted walls, not amateur results. Nonetheless, this book is very helpful to those interested in dressing up their boring walls.