Traditional Paints and Finishes

By - Gwynn Kate

Floor - Floor 2

Published - Collins & Brown, London, 1993

ISBN 10 - 1855851695

ISBN 13 - 9781855851696

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Decoration and ornament

Shelf No - 18

Call Number - 698.1 GWY

Physical Description - 160 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Notes - Includes index

Book Information

By the authors of Decorative Paint Techniques, this book aims to answer the need of more sophisticated readers, nostalgic for the authentic paints, colours and effects of the past. Practical instruction is given on using traditional paints and on decorating, painting and ageing furniture to blend with traditional decorative schemes. There are step-by-step photographs on milk and organic paints, limewashing, gesso, tempera, decoupage and crackle-varnish, and photographs and still-life spreads of pigments and ingredients, to illustrate the use of traditional paints and authentic colours in houses from different periods and countries. Also included is information on what paints are available in the UK and USA, where to obtain and how to use them, and simple organic paint recipes.

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