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Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques

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Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
Brand: CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS

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Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques is a step-by-step guide through the process of decorative painting-from choosing color schemes to mastering sponging, marbling, graining, and more. It explains why decorative painting is appropriate for today's homes and how readers can incorporate it into their interior spaces. The first half of the book excites homeowners about the beautiful-and personally satisfying-results they can achieve by learning decorative painting techniques. It also prepares homeowners by educating them on evaluating color's characteristics, choosing the right tools, and preparing surfaces. The second half of the book describes the need for priming and base-coating walls, as well as the formulas for mixing paints and glazes. Then, it delves into decorative painting techniques, covering each method and providing professional advice.



PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Brand: CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS
Dewey Decimal Number: 698.14
EAN: 9781580110648
Feature: Creative Homeowner Press #279550 Paint Techniques Book
ISBN: 1580110649
Label: Creative Homeowner
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 1999-07-28
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Studio: Creative Homeowner


FEATURES:

• Creative Homeowner Press #279550 Paint Techniques Book
• CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS



SIMILAR ITEMS:

• The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)
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• The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes
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• Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Well worth the money. -

The techniques in this book are so painstakingly explained with text and photos that it's almost as if the authors are looking over your shoulder as you work. The reader will notice many extra tips and suggestions along the way in margins, charts, stylized boxes or picture captions. One feature called "Masterstroke" contains ideas for one a bit more advanced or ambitious.

Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques might be a bit overwhelming for someone who's never tried any of the techniques. It's probably better suited for someone who's done some experimentation with these techniques previously. This is not a book for someone who just wants to sponge a jewelry box or closet wall. At the other end of the spectrum, even an advanced painter should find things of interest here to help him/her fine-tune some techniques.

great for all skill levels! -
I bought this book as a just in case my other book didn't have all the information I needed but I ended up using this book as my main book to do my house. Great illustrations and explanations.

A Great Resource! -
I bought this book in preparation for painting rooms in our first home. Having always rented, I didn't know what all was required in preparing your surface or how to choose the proper application tools. This book started from the beginning and included these topics. The examples throughout the book are marvelous and the directions for achieving such great effects, as stenciling, colorwashing, stippling, sponging, ragging, etc. are easy to understand. The instructions also include applying the these techniques to not only walls, but objects like picture frames, candlesticks and furniture if appropriate. A must have for anyone who is redocorating their home and wants to stretch their budget a little further by using paint techniques.

Great book for any skill level! -
I am a professional faux finisher/muralist, and I really enjoyed this book. I have literally dozens of books on decorative painting techniques, and this is one of my favorites. It's like an encyclopedia- lots of different techniques explained very clearly, with good general info. If you're not sure what type of finish you're looking for, this would be a good book to invest in. Also has a good color reference for help on mixing your own paint colors. Another nice feature is that there are finishes in both water and oil based paints. Some Faux books only deal with oils, which i personally don't like to work with because of the smell and clean-up, etc... If you're looking for a more advanced book, I'd suggest "The Art of Faux" by Pierre Finkelstein.

An excellant start for a beginner or a expert... -
I am currently reading this book as I prepare to redecorate my home using painting techiques. This book is excellant in the volume of information it contains from a discussion of colors, paints, glazes, brushes, and tools to specific techniques such as sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, etc. I found the contents to be very specific yet simple enough for a beginner like me. The best feature however is the variety of color pictures that accompany each topic. Once I have mastered the simpler techniques, this book will allow me to move on to the more advanced techniques which are also included. Happy painting!

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