The Art of Faux

The Art of Faux
Author: Pierre Finkelstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1997
Genre: Finishes and finishing
ISBN: 9780823008582

This sourcebook of decorative painted finishes covers paint, mediums, and their usage, the decorative painter's colour palette, varnishes, brushes, and tools, and surface preparation and clean-up procedures. In addition, Finkelstein presents the history of the two schools of decorative painting.

Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes

Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes
Author: Editors of Sunset Books
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780376013897

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

The Handbook of Painted Decoration

The Handbook of Painted Decoration
Author: Yannick Guégan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 490
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780393730012

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.

Professional Painted Finishes

Professional Painted Finishes
Author: Ina Brosseau Marx
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-09-16
Genre: Color decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9780823044191

Detailed demonstrations show how to utilize all kinds of special paint techniques. Business aspects are also covered.

Classic Paints and Faux Finishes

Classic Paints and Faux Finishes
Author: Annie Sloan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1996-10-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780895778970

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.

Recipes for Surfaces

Recipes for Surfaces
Author: Mindy Drucker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1990-08-15
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0671682490

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.

It's Faux Easy with Gary Lord

It's Faux Easy with Gary Lord
Author: Gary Lord
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-12-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781581805543

Let a master of faux finishing be your guide in creating fabulous faux finishes to accent your home's beauty. Easy to follow instructions and a no nonsense approach to creating 30 new and unique finishes not found in other books. It's easy with this book to guide you.

Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques

Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques
Author: Kevin McCloud
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1997
Genre: Color decoration and ornament
ISBN: 0684874342

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.

Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay

Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay
Author: Irene Semanchuk Dean
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579907518

New in Paper The colors, textures, and versatility of polymer clay make it a perfect medium for creating faux surfaces--and these 30 recipes for special finishing, shaping, baking, and molding techniques will transform polymer's appearance. Craft gorgeous faux gemstones; fool the eye with imitation metals, including Balinese silver and verdigris copper; and copy must-have naturals, from bone to leather. Or make simulated agate, slate, and marble. You'll find information on all the types of polymer clay, from translucent ones to some with mica powder, and see how to enhance their surface with paints, inks, wax compounds, and confetti. The unusual include a handsome makeup set, lapis lazuli drawer pulls, and Opal Earrings. "[A] well designed craft book...the end results dazzle."--Publishers Weekly Annex