Painting
Techniques & Faux Finishes is a colorful, inspirational, and
practical book that offers beginners and more advanced decorators
invaluable advice.
You will learn how to create more than 20
beautiful paint effects. Information on materials and equipment,
advice on surface preparation, and an introduction to color theory
provide you with the knowledge you will need to create the desired
effect.
All of the basic techniques -
Color Washing, Sponging, Ragging, Stippling,
Dragging, Solvent Release, Spattering, and
Flogging - are demonstrated with
step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions.
More advanced techniques, such as
Tortoiseshell, Faux Lacquer, Lapis Lazuli,
Stone Blocking, Marbling, Aging, and
Antiquing, are presented in the
same format.
250+ Photos & Illustrations