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OverviewTrompe l'oeil paint effects are among the most stunning and effective decorative treatments for walls, furniture and objects. The daunting idea of creating such breathtaking effects however, can be easy with the wealth of simple techniques and ideas provided here. Decorative artist Mary MacCarthy explains the necessary stenciling techniques: tracing and cutting stencils using templates mixing paints and making glazes and varnishes painting with stencils using different brushstrokes to create shading and perspective creating the basic shapes of vases, plates and panels. Through a series of 20 projects, she shows how easy it is to create extraordinary visual effects by using templates and repeating patterns and motifs, rather than trying to paint freehand. Faux finishes are equally simple to create and the combinations of stonework or woodgrain with stenciled motifs are stunning. Using ragging, dragging, stippling, and more, Mary MacCarthy progresses from simple mural painting to wood marquetry. There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for a Delft tile backsplash, an Etruscan firescreen, a bamboo-effect sidetable; a marbled fireplace, chinoiserie plates, an alphabet block headboard, a scagliola work inlaid tabletop, Dado panels, and a picket-fence frieze that would be perfect for a hall or sunroom. Template designs are provided and all the projects are accompanied by illustrative photography, comprehensive step-by-step instructions, hints and style idea sidebars and material lists. Simple Trompe L'Oeil is as easy to use as it is beautiful and inspiring. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary MacCarthyPublisher: Firefly Books Imprint: Firefly Books Dimensions: Width: 20.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 0.526kg ISBN: 9781552096345ISBN 10: 1552096343 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 September 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsDetailed instructions and plentiful photography to help you through the process, as well as templates for the stencil she uses. -- Annette McLeod Toronto Sun (05/09/2002) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |