Emma Hunk Knihy

Presents guidelines and step-by-step projects for decorating ordinary household items and features. The text introduces the materials and equipment needed and covers the basic techniques, from preparing surfaces and cutting a stencil to protecting the finished work with varnish. The main part of the book takes elements of the home in turn: walls and floors; furniture; accessories and fabrics; and outdoor spaces. Also included are ideas for borders and alternative applications for each motif, together with a section on materials and techniques.

This comprehensive and practical guide shows how to paint rustic motifs on to a wide range of ordinary household items. Illustrated throughout, it includes 10 step-by-step ptojects and covers all techniques, equipment and suppliers.