The Search Press Book of Decorative Effects for the Home

by Durrant, Lindsey; Gordon-Smith, Jane; Powell, Michelle; Balchin, Judy; Barnes, Sandy

• ISBN13: 9780855329051
• ISBN10: 085532905X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Search Pr Ltd

Summary

A beautifully illustrated and instructive compilation of the best-selling Search Press decorative craft books. Glass, ceramics, wood, metal, fabrics, card and plaster -- almost any surface can be colored, decorated and transformed using paints, stamps, brushes, sponges and stencils. Gilding, antiquing and decoupage techniques are explained in detail and clear step-by-step photographs illustrate how to create original, unique objects for your home.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
PAINT EFFECTS	8	(44)
Introduction	9	(1)
Paint Effects	10	(12)
Antiquing effects	22	(30)
DECORATIVE PAINTING	52	(60)
Introduction	53	(9)
Decorative backgrounds	62	(10)
Side-loading technique	72	(24)
Pat-blending technique	96	(16)
DECORATIVE STAMPING FOR THE HOME	112	(60)
Introduction	113	(15)
Wood, plaster, paper and card	128	(16)
Fabrics	144	(10)
Ceramics, glass and metal	154	(18)
RESTYLING JUNK	172	(58)
Introduction	173	(13)
Reproduction Chinese lacquerwork	186	(10)
Georgian elegance	196	(8)
Victorian scraps	204	(8)
Post Victorian designs	212	(8)
Developing a theme	220	(8)
Putting wrongs right	228	(2)
DECORATIVE PAINTING ON GLASS CERAMICS & METAL	230	(72)
Introduction	231	(15)
Tulip mug	246	(6)
Grape tile	252	(12)
Festive plate	264	(10)
Floral vase	274	(6)
Flower pots	280	(6)
Perfume bottle	286	(6)
Biscuit tin	292	(4)
Shell bowl	296	(6)
Index	302