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| Transform everyday objects into beautiful heirlooms with this complete course in decorative hand painting. It covers every technique and brush stroke, and offers an array of inspirational patterns. Master the basic designs and then do one of 20 projects: decorate a wooden tray with a Tree of Life, a curved box with flowers and curlicues, and a bride's box. Or try a cobalt blue towel rail with golden Mexican marigolds, a Japanese Cherry Blossom Placemat, a Fruit-in-a-Basket Clock, a Russian table, and an Aboriginal Garden Seat! |
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| | ISBN: 0715301489 Date Published on 3/1/1995 |
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| | With some paint, vibrant patterns, and simple instructions at your disposal, it takes only a mere few hours to create these special pieces for yourself or as a gift. Make a functional and artistic Tulip Candle Vase, Funky Flowers Tray, Sunflowers and Strawberries Table and Chairs, and more—30 in all. “Helps even beginners create beautiful accessories for their homes.”—Tole World. |
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| | ISBN: 1402705948 Date Published on 3/28/2003 |
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| | "In this sumptuous paperback volume, Graham Rust, the accomplished painter and muralist, showcases his distinctive vision with one hundred decorative designs for every room in the house, including objects large and small, from cupboards and firescreens to delicate miniature boxes, as well as grand mural schemes for whole rooms, executed on panels and walls. The result is both an enchanting world of exotic and colorful interiors and a practical sourcebook of ideas for amateur and professional decorators alike. Some items, such as stationery, bookplates and monograms, are suitable for everyday personal use, while a few are frankly whimsical, such as the chinoiserie dog kennel or the cocktail tray with a design of jewel-like frogs. In his previous acclaimed book on mural painting, The Painted House, Rust fulfilled his dream project of muraling an entire mansion, room by room. In Decorative Designs, he expands his vision, presenting ideas with practical application for an entire range of objects that can personalize any home, large or small. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout with original sketches alongside finished works, Decorative Designs offers a breathtaking vista of creative ideas from one of the world's leading decorative artists. A must for interior designers and decorative painters, it cannot fail to inspire anyone who dreams of creating a uniquely beautiful home." |
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| | ISBN: 0821226576 Date Published on 3/1/2000 |
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| | Virginia Patterson is a fine arts—trained painter. For more than ten years, she has been commissioned to paint everything from traditional canvases to decorative indoor and outdoor murals to unusual objects such as mailboxes, flower boxes, glass pieces, and more. Ms. Patterson regularly restores furniture for interior designers, including staining and upholstery, and has also designed and painted furniture pieces in her original designs. Additionally, Virginia is an accomplished quilter whose work has been exhibited in galleries and art shows across the United States.
Francine Hornberger edits interior design and crafts books. She’s written for craft product manufacturers and craft book publishers, including the Offray Ribbon Company and McCall’s Creates. |
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| | ISBN: 1564967271 Date Published on 11/1/2001 |
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| | Inspired by painted furniture traditions of the past, including those of Sweden and America, Katrin Cargill melds the best of the old with the new in her designs for modern living. Twenty step-by-step projects cover a wide range of furniture, including ideas for revitalizing old cupboards, decorating a plain chair, or making any piece of furniture unique. |
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| | ISBN: 0821225413 Date Published on 4/1/1999 |
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| | Traditionally the center of the home, the kitchen is key to successful living. Decorator Annie Sloan, one of the world's leading experts on color and interior painting, has produced a range of stunning professional schemes to give the most popular room of the home an entirely new look with a minimum of effort and little expense. Using her unique expertise, she shows how to decorate every kitchen area - walls, cupboards, and surfaces - providing clear instructions and step-by-step color photography. Projects range from an exuberant Mexican-style blue-and-yellow color-washed kitchen to revamping a battered family table and chairs as Swedish-style lime-washed dining furniture. Annie Sloan's Painted Kitchen also reveals simple afternoon makeovers and ingenious finishing touches, such as painting cupboard knobs or the inside of kitchen drawers in a contrast color to the outside for a fun, fashionable finish. All the projects are suitable for beginners and many feature style variations for the more adventurous. |
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| | ISBN: 1592231845 Date Published on 4/1/2004 |
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