Painted Furniture: Simple Techniques for Fresh, New Looks
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Book Overview
Bring old furniture to life or transform an inexpensive, unfinished piece into the stunning focal point of a room. All it takes are some easy-to-do but very effective decorative painting techniques: sponge painting, wood graining, faux inlay, lacquer, stenciling, combing, and crackling. With scaled patterns accompanying the 27 fantastic projects, you'll work magic in no time at all.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0806908394
ISBN13:9780806908397
Release Date:December 1899
Publisher:Sterling Publishing (NY)
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.8" x 11.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Book filled with originality and technique
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is the most useful book I've seen on painting furniture. Though these are not "quickie" projects, each is full of good information. Obviously the author really knows her stuff, and the information on preparing furniture for decoration is solid. I used some of her techniques to start off a piece and it came out wonderfully. Please write some more books, Diane!
fabulous reference for techniques and inspirations
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If you've ever been to a flea market and seen whimsical painted furniture, you've probably said to yourself, "That is so cute! I wish I could do something like that!" Now you can! Ranging from the country-craft, cheesy look to the artsy-fartsy weird, this book shows you in clear, up-close photos how to prepare either new raw furniture or old beaten-up pieces for glazing and decorative painting.The book includes step-by-step instructions on how to create your own stencils and despite what your painting ability is, you'd be amazed what you can do.Projects range from the extremely simple to the highly adventurous, but all are possible to do. A photo spread of tools used and techniques how to use them are shown... even how to remove mildew from old furniture! All the materials found in this book can be acquired at a hardware store, art/hobby store, and many items you have laying around the house.This book gets right to the point and there is no fluff, just the information you need and detailed, well-shot photographs.
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