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Paint Magic
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Product Description
"Paint Magic" has undergone a complete makeover since first publication in 1981. Paint effects and products have leapt ahead. Cool, sophisticated finishes have replaced the busy finishes of the 1980s and there has been a worldwide switch from traditional oil-based to environmentally "greener" water-based paint media. Jocasta Innes, a paint expert, enthusiast and teacher, tells you how to get started and gives you the pros and cons of all the latest products for walls, woodwork, floors and furniture.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1126887 in Books
- Published on: 2003-11-01
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 2.17 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Amazon.co.uk
Until the Delia Smith of the paint world first published Paint Magic in 1981, special paint effects were confined to interior designers and their wealthy clients. Paint expert Jocasta Innes made these available to everybody, creating a DIY revolution. This updated version of what has become a classic interiors tome has been revised to include new developments, techniques and looks.
More like a chunky bible, this is best used as a directory to every aspect of painting in the home. Absolutely nothing is left out of the comprehensive subject matter: walls, woodwork, floors, furniture, as well as all the fundamentals (definitions and explanations of different paints and tools) and even recommended suppliers.
This is a no-nonsense, text-heavy approach, and while the introductory chapter on changes (such as new legislation on toxic paints, and trends such as textures) is fascinating, you'd have to be a paint geek to wade through all of this. The thorough use of detail make this a useful standby for complete beginners, without alienating the paintaholic moving onto craquelure, lacquering and decoupage.
Since the original book predates minimalism, style junkies won't be impressed, and while about half the photography has been updated, visuals are neither particularly inspirational nor aspirational.--Lorna V
BBC Good Homes
"Essential reading if you're into decorative effects."
BBC Good Homes
"Essential reading if you're into decorative effects."
