The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes (Spiral-bound)

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Editorial Reviews

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A good guide for the novice as well as an inspiration for do-it-yourselfers. -- Jim Carlson, Country Almanac

A wonderful little encyclopedia ... a must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the-ordinary results. -- Adventures -- Home & Gardens 06/2003

Demonstrates how to create a multitude of paint effects... highly recommended for any size public library. -- Library Journal 09/15/2003

Just the thing to help us faux addicts add a designer touch to every room. -- Annette McLeod, Toronto Sun 11/27/2003

Most of the finishes are subtle and interesting, which is appropriate, since obvious sponged finishes are passé. -- Diana Luciani, Style at Home 12/2003

Step-by-step photographs of each of the 100 inventive effects... A must-have for anyone considering a paint-effects project. -- Canadina House and Home 11/2003

Step-by-step photos make it easy to follow directions... The sheer volume of information in this compact book is amazing. -- Laura Hardy, Little Rock Arrkansas Democrat-Gazette 06/05/2004

Things here you've never even thought of, but might very well love to have in your home... you'll be inspired. -- Linda Turk, Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal 02/01/2004

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A wonderful little encyclopedia ... a must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the-ordinary results. (Adventures -- Home and Gardens 20030915)

A good guide for the novice as well as an inspiration for do-it-yourselfers. (Jim Carlson Country Almanac 200311)

Demonstrates how to create a multitude of paint effects... highly recommended for any size public library. (Library Journal 200312)

Step-by-step photographs of each of the 100 inventive effects... A must-have for anyone considering a paint-effects project. (Canadian House and Home 20040312)

Most of the finishes are subtle and interesting, which is appropriate, since obvious sponged finishes are passé. (Diana Luciani Style at Home 20040201)

How to makes something fake look real... how to make a surface appear textured, metallic, wooden, even like snakeskin. (Chicago Tribune 20050901)

Step-by-step photos make it easy to follow directions... The sheer volume of information in this compact book is amazing. (Laura Hardy Little Rock Arrkansas Democrat-Gazette )

All you'll ever need to know about paint effects. (Country Accents )

Just the thing to help us faux addicts add a designer touch to every room. (Annette McLeod Toronto Sun )

Things here you've never even thought of, but might very well love to have in your home... you'll be inspired. (Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal )

Packed with valuable information and inspiration, this resource gives you the encouragement you need! (Crafts'N'Things )

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 256 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (April 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552977188
• ISBN-13: 978-1552977187
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,725 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very cool book, September 22, 2003

By	Anne Masterson (CT United States) - See all my reviews

I have many books on paint effects and this is one of the best I have seen. The photographs and instructions are very clear and some of the finishes I have never seen before. If you are going to buy one book on faux finishes, this should be it.

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easier methods available, January 18, 2006

By	PCG "CrazyX3" (CT Shoreline) - See all my reviews

Although I liked the general layout of this book, it fell short in providing actual how-to recipes. I have had this problem with many books on the subject of faux painting. I finally did a little research on the Internet and came across Creative evolution's online "how- to's". Plenty of unique faux finish designs with how-to, step by step instructions made easy. Creative Evolution's free online tutorials can be found at www.creativeevolution.net.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Source for Paint Effects I have seen yet!, May 14, 2005

By	Jane B. Martin "jdocmartin" (Denville, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the ultimate 'cookbook' for redecorating with paint. Within the guide you'll find 100 paint finish techniques with great illustrations, very EASY to follow, clearly spelled out directions to achieve the effects you want. The necessary supplies are listed to make shopping simple. This book has a flip chart feel to it making it easy to keep your place without the pages flipping while yo are working.