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Title: Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques by Sharon Ross, Elise Kinkead, Kathie Robitiz ISBN: 1-58011-064-9 Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press Pub. Date: July, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Great Resource!
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great book for any skill level!
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellant start for a beginner or a expert...
Comment: 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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Title: Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes by Linda J. Selden, Carol Spier, Sunset Books ISBN: 0376013885 Publisher: Sunset Pub Co Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Painting Techniques & Faux Finishes by Louise Hennigs, Marina Niven, Creative Publishing International, Cowles Creative Publishing ISBN: 0865731829 Publisher: Creative Publishing International Pub. Date: April, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes by Pierre Finkelstein ISBN: 0823008584 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: 01 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
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Title: Professional Painted Finishes by Ina Brosseau Marx, Allen Marx, Robert Marx, Robert Marz ISBN: 0823044181 Publisher: Whitney Library of Design Pub. Date: September, 1991 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
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Title: The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes by Kerry Skinner ISBN: 1552977188 Publisher: Firefly Books Pub. Date: February, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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