Modern Paint Effects: A Guide to Contemporary Paint Finishes
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sloan, Annie, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Modern ong>Paintong> Effects is a colorful exploration of the newest ong>paintong> products and how to use them to achieve exciting effects in the home. Illustrated with dozens of specially commissioned full color photographs, Modern ong>Paintong> Effects is materials-based and technique-oriented and opens with a detailed examination of the newest materials: Pearlized ong>Paintong>; Matte ong>Paintong>; Glossy Glaze ong>Paintong>; Metallic ong>Paintong>; Sparkly ong>Paintong>; Graphite ong>Paintong>; Mid-sheen ong>Paintong>; Marmorino. Annie Sloan then demonstrates various decorative techniques using the new ong>paintong> products, suggesting innovative applications and dynamic color combinations including: Colorwashing; Sparkle ong>paintong>; Combing; Sponge rollers; Dragging; Spotted stone; Glazing checks; Stamping; Hand-ong>paintong>ed stripes; Stencilling and reverse stencilling; High gloss ong>paintong>s; Incising; Stippling; Masking; Using a long-pile roller; Matte ong>paintong>s; Using crackle medium; Rubbing back; Using pattern and (distressing) texture; Semi gloss ong>paintong>sand many more. A glossary and a list of suppliers of these new products round out this excellent and inspirational decorating resource.