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The art of faux : the complete sourcebook of decorative painted finishes / Pierre Finkelstein.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 1997.Description: 336 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0823008584
  • 9780823008582
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 698/.14 21
LOC classification:
  • TT323 .F56 1997
Online resources:
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.
Summary: 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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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.

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.

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