This book is the definitive practical guide to paint techniques for your home, with a wealth of decorating projects. All of the methods and applications are fully explained, including advice on mixing paint, using glazes and varnishes, and how to make your own stencils.
A guide to paint effects and how to achieve them. It draws on the experience of an array of expert authors and provides paint transformation ideas. The introductory section explores the myriad of paint products available and explains paint jargon and uses. All major paint effects are covered in detail, including sponging, colourwashing, liming, verdigris and more. Decorative paint effects, such as stencilling, gilding, barge painting and stamping are also addressed. There are over 50 step-by-step projects that demonstrate how to put the paint effects to use. The book is divided room by room and contains ideas for around the house where just a little information can transform everyday objects, from a marble-effect dressing table to a faux tortoiseshell light shade, and from a geometric floor design to a folk art stencilled chair.
This project book features 10 projects including a cookie tin, potpourri holder and gift tag, Christmas candle, Christmas tree bucket, Christmas decorations, mince pie platter, candy box, table centerpiece, Christmas crackers, and New Year's Eve wassail bowl, along with all the scraps needed to create each project. The scraps are facsimile reproductions of original 19th-century designs. In Victorian times, these beautiful paper cut-outs were used to decorate cards, albums, boxes, and furniture. The techniques of decoupage are explained with simple step-by-step instructions. The book also includes recipes for traditional seasonal fare and a history of the customs and rituals of the Victorian Christmas.