Ency Of Decorative Paint Tech - Hardcover

Cavelle, Simon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561382124 ISBN 13: 9781561382125

Publisher: Running Press, 1994

Synopsis

This reference discusses various painting techniques, including marbling, sponging, check rolling, faux bamboo, and sugi

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Review:

The term "decorative" as applied to paint techniques can have a number of meanings; in this case it refers to faux finishing. This book provides excellent coverage of the subject with demonstrations, step-by-step pictures, and instructions for 27 different techniques, from antiquing to verdigris and including combing, graining, pickling, tortoiseshell, and marbling, among others. Some interesting techniques covered here are not often seen in faux finishing books: imitation bamboo, sandstone and lichen, and something called sugi, an effect resembling charred wood used to age the look of a piece.

From Booklist:

What's the difference between this and Jocasta Innes' Paint Magic? First, Britisher Cavelle has produced a true encyclopedia of techniques, more to be used as a reference than as a beginners' how-to. Second, given his purview, Cavelle provides fewer step-by-step examples and projects than Innes. Of course, the now fashionable decorations from marbling to sponging are featured, but also included are more unusual finishes, such as check rolling, faux bamboo, and sugi (charred wood). Color photographs proliferate, as do easy-to-understand instructions. An excellent 31-page gallery of primarily European professional work leaves readers looking for more. Barbara Jacobs

About this edition

• Publisher: Running Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1561382124
• ISBN 13: 9781561382125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176