Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1148561 in Books
• Published on: 1996-11-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

From Library Journal
To the many books on decorative paint finishes and effects now available, Decorator Sloan (Color in Decoration, LJ 9/1/91) adds these two well-illustrated and straightforward guides. Gilding includes instructions for applying metal leaf and using bronze powders, while Paint Effects covers sponging, marbling, rag rolling, and the like. Each book begins with a photographic overview of the techniques and continues with directions. Captioned photographs illustrate the basic technique and variations, and a "Pitfalls" section shows common mistakes and how to avoid them. Covering some of the same techniques found in Jocasta Innes'a New Paint Magic (Pantheon, 1992) and Simon Cavelle's Encyclopedia of Decorative Paint Techniques (Running Pr., 1994), these guides are especially accessible to amateurs because of the color photographs and concise, clear directions. A worthwhile addition to any public library.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Finishes-Simple and lovely instructions!
Truly one of my favorite books on my shelf. Annie provides lovely illustrations and simple instructions to guide you through basic and more detailed techniques Great project ideas too!

One of the most understandable books on the subject.
This is one of the best books I've encountered on decorative paint effects.Sloan has a background in decorating and restoring old houses and is familiar with all the "authentic" techniques used to achieve certain effects, which inspires confidence in her instructions.

Photos of the effects and pitfalls you may encounter give the instructions much more clarity than most of the books on the subject.

The book is truely useful and lives up to the subtitle "a Practical Guide"