Download or read book The Art of Painted Furniture written by Anita Rosenberg and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most beautiful patterns and creative techniques for furniture painting are right here, all broken down in detail. Find out how to do a variety of brushstrokes, personalize each piece with unusual motifs, and use color effectively. Great projects include a gothic-style table and dcoupaged chest, plus brilliant ideas for chairs, trays, and more.
Download or read book Rescue Restore Redecorate written by Amy Howard and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[The] step-by-step instructions are clear and practically foolproof . . . an essential guide to DIY restoration and antiquing.” ?Publishers Weekly (starred review) Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.
Download or read book Women s Painted Furniture 1790 1830 written by Betsy Krieg Salm and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated, comprehensive study of women's painted furniture, a long-lost art that sheds light on women's lives in the early republic
Download or read book Painted Furniture written by Diane M. Weaver and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1995 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring old furniture to life or transform an inexpensive, unfinished piece into the stunning focal point of a room. All it takes are some easy-to-do but very effective decorative painting techniques: sponge painting, wood graining, faux inlay, lacquer, stenciling, combing, and crackling. With scaled patterns accompanying the 27 fantastic projects, you'll work magic in no time at all.
Download or read book The Best of Painted Furniture written by Florence de Dampierre and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A glossary and a chapter of tips on conservation, restoration and care of painted furniture makes this a useful handbook as well as a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of an enduring style.' ---Chicago Tribune
Download or read book American Painted Furniture 1790 1880 written by Cynthia V. A. Schaffner and published by Clarkson Potter Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive guide to the 18th- and 19th-century painted furniture that has dominated recent antiques shows. The authors consider the elegant painted furniture from major East Coast style centers. An impressive array of works by prominent craftsmen are highlighted. 350 full-color photos. Major reviews.
Download or read book Furniture Makeovers written by Barb Blair and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces: “A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond.” —The City Sage blog You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! This book offers twenty-six easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares thirty beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator. “Her amply illustrated book shows why her repurposed furniture is in demand.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Painted Furniture Patterns written by Jocasta Innes and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation brings together the most popular patterns from the Painted Furniture Patterns series of books. Ready-to-use motifs can be transferred onto any painted surface.
Download or read book Amazing Furniture Makeovers written by Jen Crider and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upcycle Your Secondhand Bargains into Stunning Statement Pieces Full of inspiring ideas for seasoned refurbishers and the know-how to get anyone started, Amazing Furniture Makeovers helps you give your antique pieces new life without losing any of their vintage charm. Jen Crider, founder of Girl in the Garage, breaks down everything you need to know about furniture makeovers—from basic chair reupholstery to remaking coffee tables into benches. There won’t be an article of furniture you can’t make more beautiful, functional, and personal. This book makes it easy to transform whatever old or wobbly furniture you have into something better than new. Each chapter walks you through unique projects to illustrate Jen’s straightforward approach to furniture styling and repair, and these techniques can be used on a variety of pieces. Learn to decoupage a bookcase with maps for a classy look. Transfer original images onto large-scale furniture for a style all your own. Dress up an end table with a distressed paint job to add farmhouse flair to any room. Every new technique will give you the confidence you need to get remarkable results on your first makeover—and every makeover after.
Download or read book Modern Stencils written by Nicolette Tabram and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to stencil with 35 bright and contemporary projects. Learn how to stencil with 35 bright and contemporary projects. Nicolette Tabram’s designs are inspired by her travels and textile designs of the world. She shows you how to work with a wide range of stencils, tells you all you need to know about repeating pattern, and includes tips for variations and how to develop your technique. Update your home with colorful pieces: create an inlay-effect painted cupboard; a graphic floral chair; a batik design denim apron; contemporary painted tiles; a Mexican-inspired canvas bag; a monochrome Dhurrie rug, and much more. Many of the projects would make great gifts, too, so why not make some Southwestern notebooks for all your friends, or Scandi-folk napkins for a dinner party. You will soon see the potential for embellishing surfaces with creative stencils wherever you go!
Download or read book Painted Wood written by Valerie Dorge and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1998-08-27 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The function of the painted wooden object ranges from the practical to the profound. These objects may perform utilitarian tasks, convey artistic whimsy, connote noble aspirations, and embody the highest spiritual expressions. This volume, illustrated in color throughout, presents the proceedings of a conference organized by the Wooden Artifacts Group of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and held in November 1994 at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia. The book includes 40 articles that explore the history and conservation of a wide range of painted wooden objects, from polychrome sculpture and altarpieces to carousel horses, tobacconist figures, Native American totems, Victorian garden furniture, French cabinets, architectural elements, and horse-drawn carriages. Contributors include Ian C. Bristow, an architect and historic-building consultant in London; Myriam Serck-Dewaide, head of the Sculpture Workshop, Institut Royal du Patrimoine Artistique, Brussels; and Frances Gruber Safford, associate curator of American decorative arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. A broad range of professionals—including art historians, curators, scientists, and conservators—will be interested in this volume and in the multidisciplinary nature of its articles.
Download or read book How to Paint Furniture written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 2001-03-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extensive style directory contains over 60 specially designed decorated pieces of furniture, creating a library of decorative techniques and how to use them.'
Download or read book Paint Pouring written by Rick Cheadle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint Pouring is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined to make interesting and visually organic motifs. Fluid acrylics can be used on many types of substrates through various techniques such as pouring, dripping, swirling, glazing, dipping, and more to create dazzling and masterful effects. This book provides everything you will need to become a paint pouring artist. Learn to: Set up your paint pouring studio on a budget Complete your supply list Discover a variety of techniques Properly handle and care for your art Establish appropriate mixing ratios Achieve correct paint density And many other lessons crucial to the craft This new art form is fun for all ages. Become a fluid art master today.
Download or read book Scandinavian Painted Furniture written by Jocasta Innes and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're looking for ways to protect pieces of furniture that stubbornly resist stain or varnish, why not just paint them? The Scandinavian tradition offers beautiful and imaginative solutions. Browse through this all-encompassing book-length treatment of Scandinavian style; then follow the simple and practical steps for bringing this bright and imaginative approach into any area of your home. Whatever your problem piece, you'll find fully illustrated suggestions for transforming it: tables and chairs of all sizes and uses, cupboards, chests, mirrors, clocks, trays, and more. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the variety of styles that accept the Scandinavian treatment, from handmade country and peasant simplicity to your most elegant antique. Painting is more than spreading your brush around; learn how to apply glazes, add design motifs, layer, marble, and apply decoration. From the trickiest rococo arabesques and floral pieces to the boxiest chest, you can produce fresh and colorful objects you'll be proud to display and use.
Download or read book Dowry written by Martha Longenecker and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embroidering textiles for dowry and embellishing the home and its furnishings has long been a woman's art in Central and Eastern Europe. This heritage has been passed from mother to daughter for generations in preparation for marriage and raising a family. Through the expressive work of her hands, a young woman and potential bride reveals her character in a silent language of art. It is a practical and frugal art of transforming common materials into extraordinary personal and domestic adornment. This book provides a glimpse into the distinctive beauty of Czech, Slovak and Moravian textiles and Hungarian painted wood furnishings related to the art of the dowry. Their designs relate to the natural beauty and abundant floral and animal life of such regions as the Hungarian Great Plain surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, as well as to the design influences of the many cultures that have occupied this region.--From publisher description.
Download or read book American Painted Furniture 1660 1880 written by Dean A. Fales and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 1979 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baltimore Painted Furniture 1800 1840 written by Baltimore Museum of Art and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
