Gary Lord has been creating beautiful paint finishes professionally for more than 20 years. This dazzling book marks the first appearance of Lord's trademark techniques in print, featuring 12 step-by-step projects for achieving an array of imaginative effects - from elegant and contemporary to warm and classic. Full-colour photos and Lord's masterful instruction make it easy for home decorators of all skill levels to create: - Simple yet versatile two-colour rag blending and crackle finishing - Warm, textured and patterned effects using torn paper and newsprint - Dimensional textured finishes, such as realistic stone blocks and "sand drifts" - Metallic finishes that produce the illusion of sumptuous gold leaf A stunning gallery of completed rooms offers decorators pages of inspiration with tips for applying these techniques to their own home interiors.
- ISBN10 1581802943
- ISBN13 9781581802948
- Publish Date 1 February 2002 (first published 1 November 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher F&W Publications Inc
- Imprint North Light Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English