The Art of Wood Graining Techniques for Creating Painted Wood Effects on Interiors, Furniture and Objects |
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| Author:
| Spencer, Stuart |
| ISBN: | 978-0-316-90557-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1993 |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $21.84 |
Book Description:
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The painted illusion of woodgraining can turn an ordinary room into a grand "woodpanelled" setting, or transform a run of cheap malamine cupboards into elegant "mahogany." This book explains the techniques necessary to simulate many hardwoods and softwoods, and shows how to create fantasy effects. Advice is given on transforming floors, woodwork, walls, furniture, and more. Among the topics covered are basic techniques; specific simulations, including ash, oak, mahogany,...
More Description The painted illusion of woodgraining can turn an ordinary room into a grand "woodpanelled" setting, or transform a run of cheap malamine cupboards into elegant "mahogany." This book explains the techniques necessary to simulate many hardwoods and softwoods, and shows how to create fantasy effects. Advice is given on transforming floors, woodwork, walls, furniture, and more. Among the topics covered are basic techniques; specific simulations, including ash, oak, mahogany, maple, rosewood, bamboo, teak and pine; and planning a panelling system.