The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)
by Finkelstein, Pierre
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- Fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0823008584
- ISBN 13
- 9780823008582
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About This Item
New York N.Y.: Watson-Guptill, 1997. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. dec. paper covers, 336 pages : illustrations (some color) in fine condition, CONTENTS: The Elements of Faux -- Marble -- Semiprecious Stone --Limestone and Sandstone -- Wood -- Patinas and Textures -- Metal Patinas and Gilding -- Tile -- Organic Materials -- Stenciling -- Trompe l'Oeil: Faux Moldings and Grisaille. This sourcebook of decorative painted finishes covers paint, mediums, and their usage, the decorative painter's colour palette, varnishes, brushes, and tools, and surface preparation and clean-up procedures. In addition, Finkelstein presents the history of the two schools of decorative painting..
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- Bookseller
- Harry E Bagley Books Ltd (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1125557548
- Title
- The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)
- Author
- Finkelstein, Pierre
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0823008584
- ISBN 13
- 9780823008582
- Publisher
- Watson-Guptill
- Place of Publication
- New York N.Y.
- Date Published
- 1997
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- House painting. Interior decoration. Finishes and finishing. Peinture en ba^timent. De?coration inte?rieure. Finissage. Fisnishes and finishing Interior decoration Interior decoration -- House painting
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