Classic Paints and Faux Finishes: How to Use Natural Materials...by Annie Sloan, Kate GwynnOut of Print- This is an extraordinary book for the more advanced use of lime and natural paints. There are examples of limewashed walls which are simple, and breathtaking too. Gorgeous color photos with tons of HOW TO all the way through. Book may be hardcover or softcover, all are gently used or like new. Limited quantity in stock. Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Reader's Digest Association (October 1, 1996) Language: English ISBN: 0895778971 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds. KEY WORDS in the book: Rabbit skin glue size, lime casein, white limewash, vinyl emulsion, liming wax, crackle varnish, casein powder, gold size, buon fresco, bronze powders, metal leaf, copper leaf, lime putty, casein paints, oil glaze, transfer leaf, potassium sulfide, raw linseed oil, milk paint, earth pigments, squirrel hair, modern paints, acrylic varnish, potassium bichromate, tack cloth. By Annie Sloan and Kate Gwynn Although this book might not be the choice of a first-time faux painter, it is valuable if you want the secrets for an authentic paint job. This book has natural alternatives for treating plaster walls without resorting to inappropriate plastic paints and it provides simple recipes to create beautiful historic paints that are otherwise nearly impossible to acquire. Also provides very helpful color and pigment charts. This is an excellent and inspiring reference book and is also very informative on the history of painting and the chemicals and processes used. Inside you will find step-by-step information on classic decorative techniques, including: A Color Directory A Paint and Equipment Directory A Directory of Suppliers The House Painter's Techniques Plaster Glue and Size Simple Coatings Simple Oil Paint Limewash Size Paints Glazes Casein Paints The Furniture Painter's Technique Gesso Oil-gilding Bronze Powders Lining Decoupage Lacquer The Artist's Technique Fresco Tempera Glue Painting Patinating Walls The Restorer's Technique Antiquing and Distressing Crackle Varnish Peeling Paint Verdigris 160 PAGES (INCLUDES FULL INDEX) - Publisher: Reader's Digest - COPYRIGHT 1993 Books are USED - Out of Print/ ex library- limited availability. OTHER BOOKS BY ANNIE SLOAN- Recommended- Modern Paint Effects by Annie Sloan for Incredible results- one of my favorite wall paint books!- bookseller- Charmaine See also APPLIED ARTISTRY-- another great book with lots of pure lime plaster information. |