Learn how to transform ready-made birdhouses into adorable bird homes using decorative painting techniques, architectural details, miniature accessories and a variety of simple paint effects.
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Brightly painted and often nonfunctional, birdhouses are a recent craze in the world of country crafts. They sometimes command relatively high prices, so it is practical to buy unfinished houses and paint them. This book contains projects similar to those in Egan's previous book, Painting and Decorating Birdhouses (North Light, 1997) and includes birdhouses decorated as churches, schools, shops, and Halloween haunted houses. Each project has a complete list of materials and illustrated step-by-step instructions. This is certain to be a hit in public library craft collections.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: Quaint Birdhouses You Can Paint and Decorate (Paperback)
This is a fun book if you would like to learn about lots of different techniques for painting and decorating birdhouses. The focus is on pre-built, un-finished birdhouses that would be used primarily for indoor use. The author has divided her book into city houses and country houses, and has included some cute seasonal decorating ideas as well.
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Great idea book with lots of pics and explanations.,
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This review is from: Quaint Birdhouses You Can Paint and Decorate (Paperback)
I love this book, so much so i'm buying a similar one by the same author. There are lots of pictures and she shows how to do some simple and creative things which add depth, texture and interest. Easy to follow and easy to imagine your own ideas. And a beginner can easily find projects here to do.
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Wonderful instruction, great graphics.. most helpful.,
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This book is easy to read and has great graphics and ideas. The author put a lot of work and though into creating this book.
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This first project reveals the creative potential of optional trims and small additions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
store birdhouse, jumbo craft, black permanent pen, basswood strips, mortar patch, porch cover, liner brush, wood cutouts, balsa strips, painting knife, crackle medium, upholstery foam, fan brush, tack cloth, mortar lines, candle cups, round detail, welded wire, chisel edge, craft stick, craft glue Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Burnt Umber, Lamp Black, Titanium White, Raw Sienna, Hauser Dark Green, Khaki Tan, Neutral Grey, Deep Burgundy, Ice Blue, Soft Black, Midnight Blue, Colonial Green, White Wash, Moon Yellow, Red Iron Oxide, Yellow Light, Antique Teal, Honey Brown, Brandy Wine, Glorious Gold, Royal Purple, Williamsburg Blue, Black Plum, Burnt Sienna, Hauser Light Green New!
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This first project reveals the creative potential of optional trims and small additions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
store birdhouse, jumbo craft, black permanent pen, basswood strips, mortar patch, porch cover, liner brush, wood cutouts, balsa strips, painting knife, crackle medium, upholstery foam, fan brush, tack cloth, mortar lines, candle cups, round detail, welded wire, chisel edge, craft stick, craft glue Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Burnt Umber, Lamp Black, Titanium White, Raw Sienna, Hauser Dark Green, Khaki Tan, Neutral Grey, Deep Burgundy, Ice Blue, Soft Black, Midnight Blue, Colonial Green, White Wash, Moon Yellow, Red Iron Oxide, Yellow Light, Antique Teal, Honey Brown, Brandy Wine, Glorious Gold, Royal Purple, Williamsburg Blue, Black Plum, Burnt Sienna, Hauser Light Green New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Haunted House (Harlequin Intrigue) by Sharon Green on page 67, page 85, and page 89
- Gone Fishing (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) by Earlene Long on page 95
- Painting Your Favorite Birds Step by Step by Nancy Dale Kinney in Back Matter
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