Decorating Wood

by Pascual I Miro, Eva; Campana I Bigorra, Mireia; Jover I Armengol, Anna; Miret I Farre, Josep Maria

• ISBN13: 9780764154256
• ISBN10: 0764154257
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Through the centuries, artisans have decorated and embellished wooden furniture, chests, and smaller wooden objects in countless ways. This handsomely illustrated book offers instruction and presents projects representative of the finest wood-decorating techniques. An opening section discusses styles from different countries and eras, with photos that show ornate Italian Renaissance pieces, elegant eighteenth-century French marquetry, modern pieces, and many others. Subsequent chapters show and describe tools and materials that home handicrafters will need to carry out the projects described in the rest of the book. The projects instruct in methods of decorating wood with paints, enamels, shellac, gold leaf application, etched and engraved designs and figures, marquetry, wood veneers, decoupage, and stains to enhance wood's luster and grain. Here is detailed instruction presented by a team of experts in wood restoration and decoration. Hundreds of clearly detailed color photos demonstrate how each project can be completed to professional standards.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Decorating Furniture	p. 8
Materials and Tools	p. 14
Painting	p. 16
Gilding	p. 23
Pyrography and punching	p. 28
Inlay and marquetry	p. 30
Veneering	p. 36
Decoupage	p. 40
Staining and bleaching	p. 42
Technical Aspects	p. 46
Painting	p. 48
Gilding	p. 72
Pyrography and punching	p. 84
Inlay and marquetry	p. 87
Veneering	p. 104
Decoupage	p. 112
Staining and bleaching	p. 114
Step by Step	p. 122
Painted and Gilded Rocking Chair	p. 124
Tray with Marquetry and Inlay Work	p. 136
Stained Box with Veneer and Pyrography Decoration	p. 146
Glossary	p. 154
Bibliography and Acknowledgements	p. 160
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