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The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)

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Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill

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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: the French-English school of trompe l'oeil precision and the more freely drawn, expressionistic Italian school. More than 60 recipes are outlined for a range of decorative surfaces. Each recipe includes a detailed drawing of the pattern, photographs showing the work in progress, and the hand and brush strokes used. Among the surfaces discussed are marble, wood, semi-precious stone, sandstone, glazes and patinas, ceramic, leather, art deco inlays, and faux mouldings.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 698.14
EAN: 9780823008582
Format: Unabridged
ISBN: 0823008584
Label: Watson-Guptill
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 1997-06-01
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Studio: Watson-Guptill


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Wonderful, very helpful and informative. -
The most in-depth reference book I could have asked for. Exactly what I wanted and needed.

Faux You -
I purchased this for my daughter who is a faux painter. She loves the book. She says there are many techniques in here that are new to her and she is enjoying doing them.

the bible of faux -
Pierre's book is considered the bible of Faux and is a must have reference guide for the experienced faux finisher!

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good source for decorative painting -
This book contains excellent descritions of equipment and techniques used for decorative painting. It is well inllustrated and easy to read.

GM

Decorative Painted Finishes -
Great resource book. Cool techniques...a bit intimidating for a beginner but full of information.

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