The Complete Book of Floorcloths Designs & Techniques for Painting Great-Looking Canvas Rugs

by Cooper, Kathy; Hersey, Jan

• ISBN13: 9781887374194
• ISBN10: 1887374191
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-12-31
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

"Lavishly illustrated. Clear, easy-to-follow directions."--"Library Journal." "A creative way to splash color and design across your floors. Covers a wide range of innovative techniques from sponging to collage."--"The Washington Times." "Helps you decorate floors with eye-catching results. Plenty of samples are at hand displaying a wide range of styles."--"Decorative Artist's Workbook."

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(2)
The History of Floorcloths	9	(14)
Getting Ready	23	(12)
Making a Floorcloth Step by Step	35	(10)
Design Considerations	45	(86)
Surface Design Techniques:
Sponge Painting	69	(3)
Painting Techniques	72	(19)
Printed Designs	91	(14)
Other Techniques	105	(6)
Floorcloth Projects:
Six Boxes	111	(2)
Forest Floor	113	(2)
Veggies & Fruit	115	(2)
Garden Pond	117	(3)
Peacock	120	(3)
Geometricks	123	(3)
Sponge Rose	126	(2)
Sunny Rug	128	(3)
Installation, Care & Use	131	(8)
Appendix: Locations of Historic Floorcloths	139	(2)
Participating Artists	141	(2)
Acknowledgments	143	(1)
Index	144