Download or read book Faux Finishing for the First Time written by Rhonda Rainey and published by Chapelle. This book was released on 2000 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know how to give a fabulous faux finish to furniture, dishes, decorative items--virtually anything at all? Just ask! This is the place for first-timers to go to find out all the basics, laid out in a simple question-and-answer format. So, if you've thought that your garden would look far more interesting with the addition of a cement gargoyle, head right to that section and get to work immediately. Many products out on the market make the process easy, and almost all these projects take advantage of those wonderful timesavers. The highly original and fun-to-do designs include a sponged fish tank, spattered wooden bowls, a tortoiseshell tray, and a high gloss lacquer jewelry box. The result? Wonderful imitations of marble, woodgrain, antiques, and other desired finishes that will make your home look like a showplace for almost no money at all.
Download or read book Classic Paints and Faux Finishes written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 1996-10-29 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instruction in the traditional skills of wall coating, decoupage, limewashing, and glue painting, as well as more complex techniques for fresco, decorating with bronze powders, gilding, and lacquering.
Download or read book Decorative Paint Faux Finishes written by Editors of Sunset Books and published by Oxmoor House. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-new edition of one of Sunsets perennial best sellers is back and better than ever with loads of ready-made color combinations, tips on choosing the right painting effects, advice from the pros, and information on specialty tools. It has tons of photos to get your creative juices flowing and confidence-building instruction on techniques and materials to see you through to the successful completion of your masterpiece. Features n This comprehensive decorative painting guide is the second edition of a Sunset best seller n Provides instruction on thirty decorative paint techniques with step-by-step photography and color combining recommendations n Includes newer techniques as well as tried-and-true favorites that will inspire novice and experienced painters alike n Completely updated resource and materials guide
Download or read book Designer Faux Finishing written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Decorating for the First Time written by Eileen Cannon Paulin and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its luminous photography, question-and-answer format, and detailed instructions for putting a personal stamp on every room, this guidewritten by a media expertis simply a must-have.
Download or read book Faux Finish written by Kathleen Newberg and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After retiring from her position as Chief of the Police Investigations Unit in Columbia, SC, Molly May returns to her native North Carolina in search of a quiet life. In no time at all, just before Christmas, her quiet town of Higgins Grove confronts its first murder in decades. Molly is drawn into the case by a long-lost relative of the victim and by her inability to leave a puzzle unsolved. This is an old-time cozy detection novel with many clues, many suspects, and a surprise ending. As Agatha Christie said, Very are what we seem.
Download or read book Faux Finish Secrets written by Brian Santos and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wall Wizard brings his painting expertise to homeowners in this innovative and fun follow-up to his first book, Painting Secrets. Faux Finish Secrets focuses attention and detail on decorative (faux) techniques, such as sponging, ragging, combing, and color wash. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demonstrate 15 of the most-asked-for faux effects, along with ideas for endless variations and combinations. Real-life questions and comments from audiences at the Wall Wizard’s popular seminars provide the basis for topics and material in this book. Includes important information on surface preparation and basic painting condensed from the pages of Painting Secrets.
Download or read book How to Start a Faux Painting or Mural Business written by Rebecca F. Pittman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition is updated and expanded to cover better ways to advertise, innovative supplies (such as Venetian plasters and stained cements), unique bidding and studio setups required for new plasters and varnishes, the use of the Internet both for marketing and shopping for materials, new product lines, and the latest trends in the industry. Artists ready to turn their faux, mural, and decorative painting skills into a career will find everything they need to know to start a home-based business. Readers will find insider tips on bidding and client interaction that can turn an artist into an entrepreneur. This essential guide highlights the fundamentals of getting started, from necessary office supplies to insurance needs, from building a portfolio to finding potential clients. Also covered are such crucial topics as keeping records, dealing with supply stores, getting referrals, interviewing with clients, evaluating job sites, negotiating prices, handling contracts, and coping with the growing pains of a successful business. Handy checklists and useful forms such as sample contracts, client invoices, and record-keeping charts, will help launch the business. Anyone who has ever dreamed of making money from his or her faux or mural painting, stencil, furniture decoration, and other skills must have this comprehensive resource. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Download or read book Painting Do It Yourself For Dummies written by Katharine Kaye McMillan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Painting your home yourself can be faster, more affordable and even easier than hiring professionals—but only if you get it right the first time. Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, helps you do just that with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures for giving your, floors, walls, and ceilings the extreme makeover of your dreams. More than 500 photos and illustrations show you exactly how to perform each step of each procedure the right way and avoid drips, smudges, and ugly surfaces. You'll find out how to choose the best paint for the job, figure out how much paint you'll need, and use rollers, brushes, and other painting tools with skill and precision. Before you know it, you'll have the confidence and ability to tackle any household painting project with ease. You'll discover how to: Select the proper tools and materials for each painting job Choose colors that will work for you—now and for years to come Prepare your room and the surface for painting Make necessary wall and ceiling repairs before painting Brush up on painting basics Create faux finishes with shapes and patterns Use glazes to dazzling effect Bring out the beauty of wood trim, windows and doors Finesse furniture, frames, and other household items Complete with a handy list of dos and don'ts for perfecting your painting skills, Painting Do-It-Yourself for Dummies, gives you the guidance, tips, and information you need to get a professional-level outcome every time.
Download or read book Faux Finished written by Peg Marberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-02-06 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seville, Indiana has five traffic lights and one interior design firm—Designer Jeans, co-founded by Jean Hastings and her daughter, Jean Jr. Lately they’re finding that the keen eyes needed for plotting color schemes and tracking down flea-market treasures also come in handy for interpreting more sinister designs… Death of the party Even the death of a local bookseller can’t throw a pall over the grand re-opening of the Sleepy Hollow Country Club’s dining room. It’s a triumph for Jean, who transformed it from tired and bland to Art Deco grand. But when the manager—who fought Jean every step of the way—rises to make a toast, he promptly falls down dead. Two fatalities in one week have aroused Jean’s curiosity—and her instincts for discovering deadly patterns…
Download or read book The Faux Finish Artist written by Jimmy Eldridge Hager and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for beginners and professionals alike, The Faux Finish Artist is a training manual for people who want to earn at least $500 a day as a working Decorative Artist. Whether you are a canvas painter, contractor, subcontractor, interior designer, or maybe youve never picked up a paint brush and simply want to earn extra income, Jimmy Eldridge Hager draws on his 35 years of experience as a working Decorative Artist to show you, step by step, how its done. From your first sample board, to your first client presentation, to building a successful business, The Faux Finish Artist will cut years off your learning curve. If youve ever considered a career as a working Decorative Artist, this book was written for you.
Download or read book Papermaking for the First Time written by Rhonda Rainey and published by Chapelle. This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wondering what materials you need to get started and how you can add color and sizing, increase the paper’s strength with natural fibers, work with molds or create textures using a dizzying array of techniques? If you’ve got the questions, we’ve got the answers. As you learn to create interesting effects and styles of paper, you’ll also complete magnificent projects, including greeting cards, a watermarked lampshade, a lovely and delicate Chinese-style hanging scroll, and more.
Download or read book The Handbook of Painted Decoration written by Yannick Guégan and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential reference for amateur and professional alike, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is the first book to cover the whole spectrum of trompe l'oeil decorative painting, from classic marbling and wood graining to ancient techniques of decorative painting that have been nearly forgotten.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Low Cost Startups written by Gail Reid and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every dream has to start somewhere! With the shaky economy and unemployment rising, more and more people are trying to find alternative ways to start businesses out of their homes. But what is the right home grown business? What skills are necessary? What will it really cost and how much money will it generate? All these questions and more are answered in The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Low-Cost Startups. • Expert author with over 30 years experience in the area • Ways to determine which business is right for you-and the most effective to start • Great, innovative ideas from hi-tech service to low-tech selling • Practical nuts and bolts advice on starting and running the business • Solid information about costs, financing, taxes, and organization
Download or read book Faux for Dough written by Teresa Van De Veere Pratt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home-based business popularity is at an all-time high. Skilled decorative painters considering going into business now have an instruction guide to ease the transition. Teresa Van De Veere Pratt, an expert in the field of faux finishing, shares her generous knowledge of the business in this detailed book. From faux finishing techniques to necessary tools, and from sample contracts to how to attract customers, this reference walks readers through the essential steps needed to start and keep running their own faux finishing business.
Download or read book Professional Painted Finishes written by Ina Brosseau Marx and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2008-09-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed demonstrations show how to utilize all kinds of special paint techniques. Business aspects are also covered.
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
