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| | Based upon the popularity of flea markets and the shabby chic look for home decor, this lively and colorful guide will teach readers how to repair, refinish, and clean up flea market finds, and to then transform them by adding beautiful handpainted designs and chic finishes. Crafters will discover how to: -Scope out flea markets for the prize among the clutter -Make minor repairs and clean objects, and prepare them for refinishing and painting -Determine what existing finish is on a piece and what paint to use over it -And more!
Twelve step-by-step projects show how to transform actual flea market finds into charming and stylish additions for any home. |
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| | ISBN: 1581804822 Date Published on 4/1/2004 |
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| | Take the fear out of choosing a color scheme with this smart, simple, and effective decorating primer. Mix and match tones, textures, and patterns to achieve the look you’ve always wanted. Change the shape, mood, and even dimensions of a room entirely. A special Style File section covers specific types of room in intimate detail, allowing you to borrow and improve upon existing ideas. Happy painting! |
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| | ISBN: 1843301822 Date Published on 3/28/2004 |
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| | Sherry C. Nelson is known for her innovative and creative methods for painting animals in oils and acrylics. In Painting Garden Animals with Sherry C. Nelson, decorative painters now have a chance to learn these techniques through detailed step-by-step instruction.
10 projects feature those cuddly animals we know and love--a curious kitten, a furry yellow chick, a playful squirrel--all placed in colorful garden settings. Plus, readers can paint wilder animals, including a fawn and wolf cub. Decorative painters will master each part of the animal, including its eyes, noses, ears and paws, as well as its realistic fur with distinctive color, markings, and length. |
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| | ISBN: 158180427X Date Published on 3/1/2004 |
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| Paint and Color in Decoration celebrates the work of some of the greatest names in interior design, from Robert Adam to David Hicks, and reveals the techniques and materials they pioneered. It is a fascinating history of 400 years of paint, color, and decorative style from Farrow & Ball, the world's leading manufacturer of traditional and modern fine paints.
This volume explores the process of making fine paints and the varying effects produced by different formulations, finishes, and painting methods. Through a wealth of illustrations and in-depth analysis, the book demonstrates what we all instinctively know: color is an essential element in interior design and decoration. The colors have names almost as rich as the history of the houses they adorn, with Passage Yellow, Feasting Green, and Cook's Blue among a panoply of hues whose origins and adaptations for the home are described here in detail.
A source of inspiration for professional and amateur decorators and interior designers alike, Paint and Color in Decoration contains a wealth of ideas and practical information at a time when historic paints have never been more in fashion. |
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| | ISBN: 0847825930 Date Published on 2/21/2004 |
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| | Brian brings a bright new perspective to the principles of color, helping consumers make confident decisions.
Unlike other paint books, the process of painting is emphasized.
Clever "Wall Wizard" tips make painting simple and fun. For example, mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup of fabric softener to clean brushes in 10 seconds.
Decorative techniques for ragging, sponging, glazing, and using unusual tools for designer effects.
Detailed coverage of tools and supplies, including varnishes, stains, and glazes. |
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| | ISBN: 0696217597 Date Published on 1/6/2004 |
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| | Homeowners spend hours staring at color swatches at their local paint stores. How can they make sure that colors that look great on a 2 x 2 square of paper will also look great on the walls of their favorite rooms?
This is the book for every home decorator who’s never painted before and for those who swore they’d never paint again. Written by professional paint color consultant Bonnie Rosser Krims, this is the foolproof guide to choosing the best color scheme for every room, the first time, every time.
Krims unveils 40 new color recipes, all chosen from top manufacturers and tested in the homes of real clients. She walks readers through rooms painted bright, neutral, and everywhere in between, and provides tools and tips for getting exactly the look you want.
Like having a professional paint consultant in your home, this user-friendly guide can make anyone an instant color expert—and every room a showcase by offering simple, no-nonsense decorating guidelines that will help you reevaluate, reorganize, and revitalize every room in your home. |
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| | ISBN: 1564969967 Date Published on 10/1/2003 |
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| | Thirteen world-renowned decorative artists present their favorite painting techniques in this one large volume of paint designs. Painters of all skill levels will enjoy learning the secrets of the pros as they create twelve beautiful and useful projects. |
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| | ISBN: 1574863134 Date Published on 8/1/2003 |
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| | With this inspirational book on designing and painting your own beautiful ceramics you need never be stuck for a personalized gift again - or you can create something for your own home to match your existing interior design. |
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| | ISBN: 075481193X Date Published on 6/25/2003 |
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| | This attractively illustrated manual for art students and amateur artists shows how to master techniques that maximize the dramatic effects of color, texture, and composition in watercolor. These skills are then applied to the familiar subject of the home and its surrounding yard and garden. Heavily illustrated with example sketches, step-by-step sequences showing paintings in progress, and the author’s own superb watercolors, this very useful volume looks at several town dwellings and country cottages, and points out architectural details that make them interesting as subjects for watercolor artists. |
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| | ISBN: 0764124862 Date Published on 5/15/2003 |
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