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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 )

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: #55,246 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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75 of 77 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.
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37 of 42 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.
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23 of 25 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
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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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner book
A comprehensive book with many techniques, if you want to paint in oil. This book really only shows oil recipes, and I try to avoid oil paint these days. Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. Feathers

5.0 out of 5 stars The Paint Effects Bible - Kerry Skinner
I was wanting to add some extra "jazz" to my dull walls, but was scared to get creative. "The Paint Effects Bible" is very thorough with lots of pictures on how to achieve... Read more
Published 11 months ago by christine 123

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT
This book is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Perfect condition and rapid delivery. Excellent service.
Published on September 14, 2007 by M. Barnum

5.0 out of 5 stars Good to have..
This is a goog book to have.For amateurs like me this book breaks methods down to a step by step illustrated and recipes for paint effects and faux finishes. Worth it.
Published on December 14, 2006 by Ranoush

4.0 out of 5 stars Bookcase Item
This is a good general reference book. I am glad that I purchased it, but it isn't my faux painting Bible. Read more
Published on November 10, 2006 by Victoria A. Shaw

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Information for an Amateur Painter
This book has many finishes and the instructions to complete each. For an experienced painter of faux finishes, this is too simple, but for a person just getting started ion doing... Read more
Published on November 6, 2006 by Lanelle C. Choate

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book an Excellent service
this book arrived in wonderful condition in the specified days.It has proved to have all the receipes I required an more.
Published on July 18, 2006 by Shelly

3.0 out of 5 stars decent
Even though it is very well illustrated.
it is very simplistic and leaves much to be desired.
the basics of color section was the most insightfull part of the book... Read more
Published on February 23, 2006 by 6thSun

2.0 out of 5 stars I wish this book had more practical recipes
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. Read more
Published on December 10, 2005 by Faux Painter

5.0 out of 5 stars The Paint Effects Bible was a hit with the whole family!
I purchased the Paint Effects Bible as a birthday gift for my daughter who is an Interior Design major. Read more
Published on September 12, 2005 by The Mama

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