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Decoration (8 books)
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An illustrated handbook of decorative paint techniques which includes step-by-step instructions, plus features outlining potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.
A guide to enhancing wood with colour, covering the basics of staining, ebonizing, gilding and dyeing. Aimed specifically at woodturners, both novices and the more experienced, the book details the ways in which colouring techniques can transform simple turned forms and bland timber into attractive set pieces. The author covers all stages of wood colouring from suitable timbers, materials for colouring and how to prepare a piece, to advice on colour theory and painting techniques.
Provides step-by-step instructions for using paint and stains to add decorati finishes to old or unfinished furniture, describing materials and techniques and offering photographs of sample projects.
The author shows how anyone can transform wooden objects and furniture using simple painting techniques to achieve professional-looking results. The book includes 20 projects accompanied by step-by-step instructions, colour photographs, and ready-to-use design templates.
An inspirational and practical home decorating guide aimed at both the curious newcomer and the more practised home decorator. It features more than 20 special paint effects including faux finishes such as malachite and lapis lazuli, as well as essential techniques such as ragging and sponging. The authors, both of whom are professional decorative paint finishers, share the tricks of their trade. The chapter on material and equipment introduces everything needed for the finishes described. Guidelines are given for preparing the chosen surface, while a chapter on colour theory should enable the reader to mix and match confidently. Step-by-step instructions make up the main part of the book and demonstrate the basic skills as well as the more challenging techniques.
An introduction to a range of techniques to decorate and enhance woodturned objects. It includes 44 projects to help turners develop their skills, and is divided into four parts, which look at using metal, colouring wood, wood-composite techniques and miscellaneous techniques.
An illustrated home decorating guide to achieving paint effects and finishes on walls and furniture. It demonstrates how to create textured and faux finishes such as ageing, crackling and distressing and includes instructions for the use of stencils and paint decorations.
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