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'A glossary and a chapter of tips on conservation, restoration and care of painted furniture makes this a useful handbook as well as a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of an enduring style.' ---Chicago Tribune
Author : Florence de Dampierre
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 31,43 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
'A glossary and a chapter of tips on conservation, restoration and care of painted furniture makes this a useful handbook as well as a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of an enduring style.' ---Chicago Tribune
Author : Amy Howard
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 30,29 MB
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1683352289
“[The] step-by-step instructions are clear and practically foolproof . . . an essential guide to DIY restoration and antiquing.” ?Publishers Weekly (starred review) Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.
Author : Cynthia V. A. Schaffner
Publisher : Clarkson Potter Publishers
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
A definitive guide to the 18th- and 19th-century painted furniture that has dominated recent antiques shows. The authors consider the elegant painted furniture from major East Coast style centers. An impressive array of works by prominent craftsmen are highlighted. 350 full-color photos. Major reviews.
Author : Dean A. Fales
Publisher : Plume Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 13,39 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Author : Betsy Krieg Salm
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,5 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1584658452
Beautifully illustrated, comprehensive study of women's painted furniture, a long-lost art that sheds light on women's lives in the early republic
Author : Barb Blair
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,10 MB
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1452124191
Transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces: “A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond.” —The City Sage blog You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! This book offers twenty-six easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares thirty beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator. “Her amply illustrated book shows why her repurposed furniture is in demand.” —Publishers Weekly
Author : Elise Kinkead
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 13,33 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589232921
"Step-by-step photo instructions for popular and new ways to decorate furniture with paint. Includes decorative paint techniques, faux finishes, and surface embellishments on chests, chairs, shelves, tables and more. Basics section covers types of paint,p
Author : Anita Rosenberg
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 36,63 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780806925134
The most beautiful patterns and creative techniques for furniture painting are right here, all broken down in detail. Find out how to do a variety of brushstrokes, personalize each piece with unusual motifs, and use color effectively. Great projects include a gothic-style table and dcoupaged chest, plus brilliant ideas for chairs, trays, and more.
Author : Annie Sloan
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 1994-01-12
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780802114280
Decorative paint is the perfect way to give new life to old furniture, and 200 full-color and two-color illustrations can teach the reader everything from graining to trompe l'oeil. It is the ideal introduction to a versatile decorating technique.
Author : Annie Sloan
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 37,83 MB
Release : 2001-03-22
Category : Furniture finishing
ISBN : 9781855858817
The extensive style directory contains over 60 specially designed decorated pieces of furniture, creating a library of decorative techniques and how to use them.'