Download or read book The Complete Book of Decorative Paint Techniques written by Annie Sloan and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 1990 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains in detail about mixing colors, applying paint, brushes and equipment required. Easy to follow instructions and step by step photographys.
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Complete Book of Decorative Paint Finishes written by Annie Sloan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-02-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Annie Sloan's Complete Book of Decorative Paint Finishes' explores all the decorative techniques you will ever need to decorate your home creatively, innovatively, and with professional results. Techniques from ragging and sponging to woodgraining and marbling, stencilling with brushes, rollers or spray paints, traditional and modern decoupage, staining wood, and distressing metal leaf are explained with step-by-step instructions and illustrated on walls, furniture, and accessories. Examples of how the effects look using different colours are also included, so that you can choose the perfect combinations for your project.
Download or read book Kevin McCloud s Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques written by Kevin McCloud and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the use of more than 400 instructional and inspirational color photos and a unique 16-page color selector on graduated pages, the author of "Decorative Style" and "Lighting Style" demystifies the art of using colors, textures, paints, and surface finishes to create dramatic and distinctive effects in any home.
Download or read book Annie Sloan s Decorative Paint Effects written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Recipes for Surfaces written by Mindy Drucker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1990-08-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now mastering decorative painting tecnhiques for walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture can be as easy as using a cookbook. This unique guide demonstrates how to create a variety of exciting surface effects using simple, basic painting methods, including color washing, stenciling, wood graining, sponging, and others. Full-color illustrations.
Download or read book Decorative Painting Techniques Book written by Di Singleton and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only difficult thing about decorative painting is really believing in one's ability to do it. with this book and some practice, readers can become competent decorative painters--even if they have never picked up a brush before. By taking a structured approach to brushwork, designs can be mastered and embellished as skills are acquired. Readers will learn how to master a variety of techniques, including masking, sideloading, mopped shading, smoking, stenciling, tinting, crackling and decoupage. Over 50 step-by-step techniques, suitable for novice and advanced painters alike, ensure that any project can be tackled with success. Di Singleton became hooked on painting as a hobby and years later decided to turn it into a business. She runs a decorative painting studio in South Somerset, England where she also teaches classes for beginners and intermediate painters. She also runs an Internet magazine for decorative painters and travels to the U.S. once a year to take classes, improve her abilities and get new ideas.
Download or read book Paint Effects Masterclass written by Sacha Cohen and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The surge of interest in decorative paint effects has led to an ever-expanding range of materials and techniques to try. Find your way through the maze with advice on equipment, paints, glazes and varnishes. Over 50 paint treatments help you to transform your house.
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 Modern Paint Effects written by Annie Sloan and published by Buffalo, N.Y. ; Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Modern products such as pearlized, metallic, glossy, and sparkle paints are explored and illustrated alongside inspired contemporary ways with traditional techniques such as stenciling, stamping, and paint and glaze effects."--Cover.
Download or read book Decorative Painting Techniques for Walls Floors Ceilings Furniture written by Elise Kinkead and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Features concise, illustrated instructions for 150 of the most popular interior decorative painting techniques"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Painting Techniques for the Home written by Annie Sloan and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes color and mood, materials and equipment, basic and faux finishes, stencilling, stamping, and freehand painting, gilding and antiquing.
Download or read book The Paint Effects Bible written by Kerry Skinner and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detail finishing.
Download or read book Donna Dewberry s Big Book of Decorative Painting written by Donna Dewberry and published by All American Crafts Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Donna Dewberry guide to her popular one-stroke painting technique. This well known author and decorative painter also shares tips and ideas for creating beautifully painted items for the home A must-have guide for decorative painters.
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 The Big Book of Decorative Painting written by Jackie Shaw and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1994 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this complete guide the author gives instruction and design ideas for both untrained and experienced artists.
Download or read book Priscilla Hauser s Book of Decorative Painting written by Priscilla Hauser and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1997-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known for her graceful roses and loved by thousands of student painters for her clear and enthusiastic style of teaching, Priscilla Hauser has earned a reputation as "America's First Lady of Decorative Painting." &break;&break;In this complete guide, Priscilla shows you how to paint your own beautiful roses - along with daises, lilacs, violets, poppies, irises, tulips and other lovely flowers. &break;&break;You'll find everything you need to get started: &break;Supplies. A handy guide to all the supplies you'll need for a decorative painting in oils and acrylics, including which brushes to use and how to care for them. &break;Surface Preparations and Finishes. Learn how to properly prepare wood, metal, fabric and other surfaces for your decorative painting. Plus, you'll find easy techniques for creating fabulous finishes such as antiquing and crackling. &break;The Basics. Practice these fundamental skills - from basic brushstrokes to blending - and you'll be painting flowers in no time! &break;&break;Watch your brushstrokes bloom in 22 flower painting projects! Starting with simple patterns and techniques and progressing to more challenging ones, these projects will show you how to paint an assortment of leaves and flowers. Priscilla includes paint-along worksheets for practice; patterns for you to copy; step-by-step photos and instructions; photos of the finishes pieces' and lots of ideas for using your painted flowers to decorate an endless variety of surfaces. &break;&break;Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced painting, Priscilla's techniques and patters will help you fill your home (and friends' homes!) with the ever-fresh beauty of painted flowers.
