TRADITIONAL PAINTS & FINISHES Sloan, Annie and Gwynn, Kate Summary 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. 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. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 160 pages · Hardcover By Sloan, Annie and Gwynn, Kate Details ISBN: 1855851695 Author: Sloan, Annie and Gwynn, Kate Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Language: English Publication date: 1 September 1993 Condition: Used – Acceptable About the authors Sloan, Annie and Gwynn, Kate and Annie Sloan and Kate Gwynn More about this book Reviews 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.
