The Search Press Book of Decorative Effects for the Home,9780855329051

The Search Press Book of Decorative Effects for the Home

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ISBN13: 9780855329051
ISBN10: 085532905X
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2000-04-01
Publisher(s): Search Pr Ltd
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Summary

A beautifully illustrated and instructive compilation of the best-selling Search Press decorative craft books. Glass, ceramics, wood, metal, fabrics, card and plaster -- almost any surface can be colored, decorated and transformed using paints, stamps, brushes, sponges and stencils. Gilding, antiquing and decoupage techniques are explained in detail and clear step-by-step photographs illustrate how to create original, unique objects for your home.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6(2)
PAINT EFFECTS 8(44)
Introduction
9(1)
Paint Effects
10(12)
Antiquing effects
22(30)
DECORATIVE PAINTING 52(60)
Introduction
53(9)
Decorative backgrounds
62(10)
Side-loading technique
72(24)
Pat-blending technique
96(16)
DECORATIVE STAMPING FOR THE HOME 112(60)
Introduction
113(15)
Wood, plaster, paper and card
128(16)
Fabrics
144(10)
Ceramics, glass and metal
154(18)
RESTYLING JUNK 172(58)
Introduction
173(13)
Reproduction Chinese lacquerwork
186(10)
Georgian elegance
196(8)
Victorian scraps
204(8)
Post Victorian designs
212(8)
Developing a theme
220(8)
Putting wrongs right
228(2)
DECORATIVE PAINTING ON GLASS CERAMICS & METAL 230(72)
Introduction
231(15)
Tulip mug
246(6)
Grape tile
252(12)
Festive plate
264(10)
Floral vase
274(6)
Flower pots
280(6)
Perfume bottle
286(6)
Biscuit tin
292(4)
Shell bowl
296(6)
Index 302

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