Outdoor Paint Effects by CPI; Susan Cohen NOTE: As you may know you can't just slap leftover latex paint on outdoor items and expect it to look good, or last for more than one season. This book does a good job of showing several projects: a sandstone effect, verdigris, painted baskets, a crackle-que, glazing and staining, liming wood, a weathered lead and terra cotta effects, gilding, metal leaf, aging & rust effect, marbeling, stamping and several more are detailed. All the HOW TO is give for tools to supplies. A great way to create decortive finshes for yard, garden and patio accessories. FULL color throughout. - Demonstrates a wide range of techniques for creating effects, such as imitating stones and stamping. -- Includes a source list of specialty products. ISBN: 0865731667 / Publisher: Creative Publishing International / Date: Jan 2001 / Page Count: 96 Limited quantities in stock FROM THE PUBLISHER-- Now you can transform your garden furniture, ornaments, and accessories using a wide range of painting techniques adapted for outdoor durability! OUTDOOR PAINT EFFECTS takes well-known and contemporary painting techniques and adapts them using durable exterior paints and varnishes to create a new genre of decoration for the garden. From the smallest terra-cotta pot to a full-size garden shed, this book demonstrates techniques suitable for wood, metal, plastic, and stone surfaces |