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Author: Annie Sloan
Publisher:
Published: 2001-03-22
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781855858817
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe extensive style directory contains over 60 specially designed decorated pieces of furniture, creating a library of decorative techniques and how to use them.'
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
Published: 2015-07-14
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 1579656765
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Author: Karen Petrus Williams
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1402752768
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore painting fun, less tiresome preparation, and great results: that's why these techniques are the best for creating heirloom-quality home décor. For 15 years, designer Karen Petrus Williams has experimented and developed an array of shortcuts, which she reveals here along with her finest projects. All are done on flea market purchases with acrylic paints, using simple yet eye-pleasing processes of building and blending on the surface. Color photos, worksheets, and patterns guide even beginners through 20 lovely pieces, all exquisitely embellished with such vintage-style flourishes as floral wreaths, scrolls, and cartouches. The items include a topiary armoire, panel of roses trunk, and oval cameo desk, and there are tips to customize the pattern for other furniture types.--From publisher description.
Author: Jocasta Innes
Publisher: Cassell PLC
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780304345687
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScandinavian Painted Decor is the definitive study of Scandanavian decorative styles from the early 17th century to the late 19th century, with examples from Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and the Hanseatic and Baltic states. 250 illustrations; 200 in color.
Author: Marian Parsons
Publisher:
Published: 2016-05-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780692694077
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA book featuring the six European Colors in the Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Line. It also includes tutorials and inspirational pictures.
Author: Annie Sloan
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Published: 2014-02-21
Total Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 1908862351
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith this book in one hand and a brush in the other, you can learn how to create different finishes and effects with paint to change everyday rooms and furnishings into something special, all for the price of a pot of paint. The first section of the book tells you everything you need to know before you start - how to prepare surfaces properly, choose the right paint for the right place, use the best tools and select a colour scheme that will work with the room in question. 50 different techniques follow, with step-by-step photos showing you how to achieve the finished look, accompanied by inspirational photos showing the effect used on walls and doors, furniture and floors. Learn how to update old secondhand furniture, or how to give modern pieces a softly-aged appearance, all with the aid of a pot of paint and a brush. Whatever the style of your interiors, Quick and Easy Paint Transformations will show you the best way to makeover your home.By leading the decorative painting revolution over the last 20 years, Annie Sloan has become perhaps the world's most respected expert in decorative paint, colours, and techniques. Alongside her unique and versatile decorative paint, Chalk Paint, Annie has inspired generations with her accessible, lively, and creative approach to getting great results.
Author: Rick Cheadle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2019-02-12
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 163158300X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPaint Pouring is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined to make interesting and visually organic motifs. Fluid acrylics can be used on many types of substrates through various techniques such as pouring, dripping, swirling, glazing, dipping, and more to create dazzling and masterful effects. This book provides everything you will need to become a paint pouring artist. Learn to: Set up your paint pouring studio on a budget Complete your supply list Discover a variety of techniques Properly handle and care for your art Establish appropriate mixing ratios Achieve correct paint density And many other lessons crucial to the craft This new art form is fun for all ages. Become a fluid art master today.
Author: Nicolette Tabram
Publisher: CICO Books
Published: 2018-03-13
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781782495499
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn how to stencil with 35 bright and contemporary projects. Learn how to stencil with 35 bright and contemporary projects. Nicolette Tabram’s designs are inspired by her travels and textile designs of the world. She shows you how to work with a wide range of stencils, tells you all you need to know about repeating pattern, and includes tips for variations and how to develop your technique. Update your home with colorful pieces: create an inlay-effect painted cupboard; a graphic floral chair; a batik design denim apron; contemporary painted tiles; a Mexican-inspired canvas bag; a monochrome Dhurrie rug, and much more. Many of the projects would make great gifts, too, so why not make some Southwestern notebooks for all your friends, or Scandi-folk napkins for a dinner party. You will soon see the potential for embellishing surfaces with creative stencils wherever you go!
Author: Billy Dixon
Publisher:
Published: 2010-12
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 9780956040336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribed as one of Europe's leading authorities and commentators on personal projection, communication, and team dynamics, Dixon shares his insights into the winning habits of successful people in the political, media, sports, and corporate arenas.
Author: Amy Howard
Publisher:
Published: 2015-07-16
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780692471807
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