Product Description

The Paint Effects Bible is a library of faux finishes: 100 of them. Each is described on a single spread with a large photograph of the finish plus step-by-step illustrations, an ingredients list, and detailed instructions for creating the effect.

A valuable source for professional and amateur decorators alike, this book comes in a handy, pocket-sized format with a concealed wiro-binding that lays flat during use.

The Paint Effects Bible includes:

• How to decorate with paint finishes
• Basic color theory including choosing colors and combinations
• Basic techniques plus helpful hints
• A paint effect selector that helps you choose the best effect and variation

The paint effects are made with brushes, rollers, rags, sponges and waxes. Featured are:

• Textured Effects: stone, leather, fabric, plaster, crackleglaze, craquelure, sand, metal, paper and découpage
• Traditional Finishes: sienna, breccia, carrera, rosa and granite marble; oak, pine, cherry and mahogany; distressing, antiquing, trompe l'oeil, lining, marquetry, porphyry, tortoiseshell, lapis lazuli, malachite, floating marbles
• Metallics: verdigris, steel, copper, rusted iron, patination, gold and silver leaf
• Patterns and Motifs: stencils, murals, repeats, overlays, block printing, frottage
• Other Patterns and Motifs: banding, stripes, squares, borders, spray painting

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #243568 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-05
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.18" h x 6.86" w x 8.02" l, 1.40 pounds
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 256 pages

Review
A wonderful little encyclopedia ... a must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the-ordinary results. (Adventures -- Home and Gardens 20030915)

A good guide for the novice as well as an inspiration for do-it-yourselfers. (Jim Carlson Country Almanac 200311)

Demonstrates how to create a multitude of paint effects... highly recommended for any size public library. (Library Journal 200312)

Step-by-step photographs of each of the 100 inventive effects... A must-have for anyone considering a paint-effects project. (Canadian House and Home 20040605)

Most of the finishes are subtle and interesting, which is appropriate, since obvious sponged finishes are passé. (Diana Luciani Style at Home 20040201)

How to makes something fake look real... how to make a surface appear textured, metallic, wooden, even like snakeskin. (Chicago Tribune 20050901)

Step-by-step photos make it easy to follow directions... The sheer volume of information in this compact book is amazing. (Laura Hardy Little Rock Arrkansas Democrat-Gazette )

All you'll ever need to know about paint effects. (Country Accents )

Just the thing to help us faux addicts add a designer touch to every room. (Annette McLeod Toronto Sun )

Things here you've never even thought of, but might very well love to have in your home... you'll be inspired. (Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal )

Packed with valuable information and inspiration, this resource gives you the encouragement you need! (Crafts'N'Things )

Jim Carlson, Country Almanac
A good guide for the novice as well as an inspiration for do-it-yourselfers.

Annette McLeod, Toronto Sun 11/27/2003
Just the thing to help us faux addicts add a designer touch to every room.