Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes shows how to turn an ordinary room into a modern work of art. Paint is the hottest design trend today. Exciting color photographs display the ways to use the magic of paint to create drama, texture, detail, and illusion around the house whether doing-it-yourself of working with a contractor. Easy step-by-step instructions walk homeowners through the process, from mixing paints and glazes to applying the techniques for sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, spattering, combing, stenciling, marbling, and wood graining.
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Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Bronze Book of the Year Award.
Finalist of an Ippy Award (Independent Publisher Book Award) and ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award.
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Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes shows how to turn an ordinary room into a modern work of art. Paint is the hottest design trend today. Exciting color photographs display the ways to use the magic of paint to create drama, texture, detail, and illusion around the house whether doing-it-yourself or working with a contractor. Easy step-by-step instructions walk homeowners through the process, from mixing paints and glazes to applying the techniques for sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, spattering, combing, stenciling, marbling, and wood graining.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Over 300 color photos offer plenty of tips on how to work with different types of paint,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes (Paperback)
Sharon Ross & Else Kinkead's Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes could have been featured in our 'homeowner's helpers' section but deserves mention here for its special attraction to crafters who enjoy working with paint. Over 300 color photos offer plenty of tips on how to work with different types of paint, color schemes, and how to prepare surfaces. Different methods, from ragging to antique and basic stippling and creating a parchment effect using newsprint, are covered in plenty of detail.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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By Dan Hist "Dee" (Pa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes (Paperback)
This is my second favorite choice for beginners on faux finishing. I read it cover to cover. Very detailed explanations, although the finishes are mediocre.
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Subtle but vital colors lies at the heart of every fine decorative paint technique. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
part alkyd glazing medium, part colorant, pipe grainer, bleached turkey feather, satin oil varnish, reseal the can, pouncing stroke, universal tints, liquid deglosser, clear top coat, glaze formula, rinse with vinegar, decorator brush, latex base coat, latex glaze, flogging brush, mixing sticks, stencil acetate, satin latex, flat latex paint, alkyd paint, part mineral spirits, paint tray, decorative painting techniques, snap time Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Positive Method, Repairing Damaged Wood, Repairing Damaged Plaster, Repairing Wallboard, Repeat Step, Warm White Taupe New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Subtle but vital colors lies at the heart of every fine decorative paint technique. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
part alkyd glazing medium, part colorant, pipe grainer, bleached turkey feather, satin oil varnish, reseal the can, pouncing stroke, universal tints, liquid deglosser, clear top coat, glaze formula, rinse with vinegar, decorator brush, latex base coat, latex glaze, flogging brush, mixing sticks, stencil acetate, satin latex, flat latex paint, alkyd paint, part mineral spirits, paint tray, decorative painting techniques, snap time Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Positive Method, Repairing Damaged Wood, Repairing Damaged Plaster, Repairing Wallboard, Repeat Step, Warm White Taupe New!
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