Product Description

The Paint Effects Bible is a library of faux finishes: 100 of them. Each is described on a single spread with a large photograph of the finish plus step-by-step illustrations, an ingredients list, and detailed instructions for creating the effect.

A valuable source for professional and amateur decorators alike, this book comes in a handy, pocket-sized format with a concealed wiro-binding that lays flat during use.

The Paint Effects Bible includes:

• How to decorate with paint finishes
• Basic color theory including choosing colors and combinations
• Basic techniques plus helpful hints
• A paint effect selector that helps you choose the best effect and variation

The paint effects are made with brushes, rollers, rags, sponges and waxes. Featured are:

• Textured Effects: stone, leather, fabric, plaster, crackleglaze, craquelure, sand, metal, paper and découpage
• Traditional Finishes: sienna, breccia, carrera, rosa and granite marble; oak, pine, cherry and mahogany; distressing, antiquing, trompe l'oeil, lining, marquetry, porphyry, tortoiseshell, lapis lazuli, malachite, floating marbles
• Metallics: verdigris, steel, copper, rusted iron, patination, gold and silver leaf
• Patterns and Motifs: stencils, murals, repeats, overlays, block printing, frottage
• Other Patterns and Motifs: banding, stripes, squares, borders, spray painting

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #218692 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 256 pages

Review
A good guide for the novice as well as an inspiration for do-it-yourselfers. -- Jim Carlson, Country Almanac

A wonderful little encyclopedia ... a must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the-ordinary results. -- Adventures -- Home & Gardens 06/2003

Demonstrates how to create a multitude of paint effects... highly recommended for any size public library. -- Library Journal 09/15/2003

Just the thing to help us faux addicts add a designer touch to every room. -- Annette McLeod, Toronto Sun 11/27/2003

Most of the finishes are subtle and interesting, which is appropriate, since obvious sponged finishes are passé. -- Diana Luciani, Style at Home 12/2003

Step-by-step photographs of each of the 100 inventive effects... A must-have for anyone considering a paint-effects project. -- Canadina House and Home 11/2003

Step-by-step photos make it easy to follow directions... The sheer volume of information in this compact book is amazing. -- Laura Hardy, Little Rock Arrkansas Democrat-Gazette 06/05/2004

Things here you've never even thought of, but might very well love to have in your home... you'll be inspired. -- Linda Turk, Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal 02/01/2004

Review
A wonderful little encyclopedia ... a must for ambitious do-it-yourselfers who are looking for out-of-the-ordinary results. (Adventures -- Home and Gardens 20030915)

A good guide for the novice as well as an inspiration for do-it-yourselfers. (Jim Carlson Country Almanac 200311)

Demonstrates how to create a multitude of paint effects... highly recommended for any size public library. (Library Journal 200312)

Step-by-step photographs of each of the 100 inventive effects... A must-have for anyone considering a paint-effects project. (Canadian House and Home 200405)

Most of the finishes are subtle and interesting, which is appropriate, since obvious sponged finishes are passé. (Diana Luciani Style at Home 20040605)

All you'll ever need to know about paint effects. (Country Accents 20050901)

Just the thing to help us faux addicts add a designer touch to every room. (Annette McLeod Toronto Sun )

How to makes something fake look real... how to make a surface appear textured, metallic, wooden, even like snakeskin. (Chicago Tribune )

Things here you've never even thought of, but might very well love to have in your home... you'll be inspired. (Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal )

Step-by-step photos make it easy to follow directions... The sheer volume of information in this compact book is amazing. (Laura Hardy Little Rock Arrkansas Democrat-Gazette )

Packed with valuable information and inspiration, this resource gives you the encouragement you need! (Crafts'N'Things )

About the Author

After obtaining a fine arts degree, Kerry Skinner worked in theatre, window display and interior decoration, and as a design consultant for prestigious clients. She has written for magazines such as Country Living, Inspirations, and Period Living and Traditional Homes and makes many television appearances including on Discovery Home & Leisure. She is the author of The Painted Room, The Paper Decorator and The Gilded Room.

Customer Reviews

PERFECT
This book is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Perfect condition and rapid delivery. Excellent service.

Good to have..
This is a goog book to have.For amateurs like me this book breaks methods down to a step by step illustrated and recipes for paint effects and faux finishes. Worth it.

Bookcase Item
This is a good general reference book. I am glad that I purchased it, but it isn't my faux painting Bible. However, if you are looking for many ideas, inspirations and photos, this is a good item for you. I am a seasoned amateur and for me, I need specific product references to really make the recipes work. This is more general. The bottom line; it is a nice book to own.