Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes
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A library of faux finishes in a pocket-sized edition wiro-bound designed to lay flat. Each of the 100 recipes are fully described with detailed instructions, an ingredients list, and illustrated with a photo of the finish, plus step-by-step illustrations. Library Journal Designer and decorator Skinner (The Gilded Room: Decorating with Metallic Effects) demonstrates how to create a multitude of paint effects, from faux parquet floors to freehand murals. The book begins with an overview of color, paint, equipment, basic techniques, and safety measures, followed by a handy guide consisting of thumbnail photos of the various techniques. Each effect is described in two pages, with a list of materials and equipment needed, a photograph of the finished product, and a page of well-illustrated instructions. Other techniques covered include color washing, gilding, marbling, stripes, and decoupage-in a spiral, lay-flat binding that allows for ease of use. Amateur painters may require more detailed instructions for some of the complex techniques, but for the amount of techniques covered, this book is highly recommended for any size public library. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
INTRODUCTION- Color theory- Materials and equipment- Basic techniquesPAINT EFFECTS SELECTORTHE PAINT EFFECTSWorking with color- Using a sponge- Using a brush- Using a roller- Using a clothTextured effects- Stone effects- Leather and fabric effects- Plaster effects- Other textured effectsTraditional effects- Marbling- Wood effects- Other traditional effectsMetallic effects- Paints and powders- Metal leafPatterns and motifs- Stencils- Repeats- Other patterns and motifsGlossaryIndexResources and acknowledgments
