Faux Finish Secrets

Author : Brian Santos
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781620459775

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Faux Finish Secrets by Brian Santos Pdf

The Wall Wizard brings his painting expertise to homeowners in this innovative and fun follow-up to his first book, Painting Secrets. Faux Finish Secrets focuses attention and detail on decorative (faux) techniques, such as sponging, ragging, combing, and color wash. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demonstrate 15 of the most-asked-for faux effects, along with ideas for endless variations and combinations. Real-life questions and comments from audiences at the Wall Wizard’s popular seminars provide the basis for topics and material in this book. Includes important information on surface preparation and basic painting condensed from the pages of Painting Secrets.

Author : Brian Santos
Publisher : Meredith Books
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0696217597

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Painting Secrets by Brian Santos Pdf

Interior decorating.

Author : Jimmy Eldridge Hager
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781462832736

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The Faux Finish Artist by Jimmy Eldridge Hager Pdf

Written for beginners and professionals alike, The Faux Finish Artist is a training manual for people who want to earn at least $500 a day as a working Decorative Artist. Whether you are a canvas painter, contractor, subcontractor, interior designer, or maybe youve never picked up a paint brush and simply want to earn extra income, Jimmy Eldridge Hager draws on his 35 years of experience as a working Decorative Artist to show you, step by step, how its done. From your first sample board, to your first client presentation, to building a successful business, The Faux Finish Artist will cut years off your learning curve. If youve ever considered a career as a working Decorative Artist, this book was written for you.

Author : Gary Lord
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440319693

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Mural Painting Secrets For Success by Gary Lord Pdf

Mural Painting Secrets for Success will give you the tools you need to paint fantastic murals following the latest trends, including holographic metallics, 3-D effect paints and stained concrete. In addition to the 23 step-by-step demonstrations, a gallery of more than 20 inspirational photos will serve as idea-starters for you and your clients. You, as an ambitious reader, will be able to follow the author's expert advice on running a successful mural painting business including how to network and market, negotiate contracts and pricing and work effectively with your clients. Contributing artists have offered their own advice and testimonials as additional inspiration.

Author : Jimmy Eldridge Hager
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1436372429

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The Faux Finish Artist by Jimmy Eldridge Hager Pdf

Written for beginners and professionals alike, The Faux Finish Artist is a training manual for people who want to earn at least $500 a day as a working Decorative Artist. Whether you are a canvas painter, contractor, subcontractor, interior designer, or maybe you've never picked up a paint brush and simply want to earn extra income, Jimmy Eldridge Hager draws on his 35 years of experience as a working Decorative Artist to show you, step by step, how it's done. From your first sample board, to your first client presentation, to building a successful business, The Faux Finish Artist will cut years off your learning curve. If you've ever considered a career as a working Decorative Artist, this book was written for you.

Author : Brian Santos
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780470911310

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Painting and Wallpapering Secrets from Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard by Brian Santos Pdf

The best of The Wall Wizard Painting is an inexpensive yet impactful way to redecorate a home. But in a down economy, most homeowners can't afford to hire a pro to do the dirty work. This book represents the best of The Wall Wizard's previous books, Painting Secrets, Faux Finish Secrets, and Wallcovering Secrets. Readers will get helpful, economically mindful tips, advice, and guidance on how to use paint, faux finishes, and wallcoverings that accomplish high-quality, professional-looking results. Focuses on painting with smaller sections on faux finishes and wallcoverings (including both how to apply and remove them) Sidebars and tips address technical questions Covers green alternatives to toxic, hazardous, and environmentally harmful products With his personal, upbeat, first-person approach, bestselling author Brian Santos shows readers clearly and succinctly how to roll up their sleeves and accent any room of the house.

Author : Gary Lord
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440310089

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Simply Creative Faux Finishes with Gary Lord by Gary Lord Pdf

Sophisticated Home Decor Made Easy Nothing can transform a room quite like paint! In this groundbreaking guide, professional decorative painter Gary Lord presents 30 brand-new finishes for your walls, floors, ceilings and furniture. Designed by Gary and 23 of the top names in the industry, these cutting-edge finishes bring style, sophistication and value to every part of your home. Each project shows you step by step how to use the newest tools and painting products on the market to achieve elegant, updated home deÌ cor without the expense of hiring a professional. Everything you need to do-it-yourself successfully is included, such as: • Complete lists of tools and materials • Large, full-color step-by-step photos • Tips from the pros that help you customize your project and avoid mistakes • Detailed instructions for room and surface preparation • Inspiring photos of completed projects in actual homes Whether you're a seasoned home decorator or a novice faux finisher, with this guide you'll have the inspiration and knowledge it takes to create a truly unique and beautiful home. Best of all, the designers featured here keep you ahead of the curve with their up-to-the-minute styles and techniques. From floors and walls to ceilings and beyond, make your home the best it can be. Please note that the digital version of this book does not include the bonus DVD.

Author : Hailey Lind
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781564747402

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Arsenic and Old Paint by Hailey Lind Pdf

Former art forger Annie Kincaid has reinvented her life and now operates a legitimate decorative painting business, but memories are long in the art world. Here, with the blessing of the FBI Art Squad, Annie uses her underworld connections to boost her new art investigation business, where she’s partnered with her ex-art thief/love interest Michael X. Johnson. At first it’s strictly business, but she stumbles across a body in an exclusive Nob Hill men’s club. Then an insurance adjuster asks her to find a stolen -- and forged -- erotic painting. Then her Uncle Anton is attacked and Annie’s on the trail of more than just art. Moving easily between high and low circles, she makes the rounds of Nob Hill and Chinatown, a sex club, and the artists’ studios to find justice.

Author : Brian Santos
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-06
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781620459768

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Painting Secrets by Brian Santos Pdf

Brian brings a bright new perspective to the principles of color, helping consumers make confident decisions. Unlike other paint books, the process of painting is emphasized. Clever "Wall Wizard" tips make painting simple and fun. For example, mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup of fabric softener to clean brushes in 10 seconds. Decorative techniques for ragging, sponging, glazing, and using unusual tools for designer effects. Detailed coverage of tools and supplies, including varnishes, stains, and glazes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Decoration and ornament
ISBN : 1616735112

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Designer Faux Finishing by Anonim Pdf

Author : Teresa Van De Veere Pratt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440220081

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Faux for Dough by Teresa Van De Veere Pratt Pdf

Home-based business popularity is at an all-time high. Skilled decorative painters considering going into business now have an instruction guide to ease the transition. Teresa Van De Veere Pratt, an expert in the field of faux finishing, shares her generous knowledge of the business in this detailed book. From faux finishing techniques to necessary tools, and from sample contracts to how to attract customers, this reference walks readers through the essential steps needed to start and keep running their own faux finishing business.

Author : Kathleen Newberg
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780557480388

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Faux Finish by Kathleen Newberg Pdf

After retiring from her position as Chief of the Police Investigations Unit in Columbia, SC, Molly May returns to her native North Carolina in search of a quiet life. In no time at all, just before Christmas, her quiet town of Higgins Grove confronts its first murder in decades. Molly is drawn into the case by a long-lost relative of the victim and by her inability to leave a puzzle unsolved. This is an old-time cozy detection novel with many clues, many suspects, and a surprise ending. As Agatha Christie said, Very are what we seem.

Author : Andrew Emmerson
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1998-09-14
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780750637886

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Electronic Classics by Andrew Emmerson Pdf

Vintage Radio, Television and Hi-Fi are highly popular 'modern antiques' - and offer the added challenge for restorers of the repair of classic valve-based circuits. This highly readable book encompasses all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring, repairing, sourcing parts, professional services, clubs and societies, etc. Covering the technical side as well as collecting, this book offers the most comprehensive coverage available. The first half of the book deals primarily with technical aspects of restoration, what components are needed and where they can be found. The second half of the book provides a wealth of useful information: names and addresses of clubs and societies, auctions and antique fairs; a professional services directory; how to get hold of service data. Armed with this book the enthusiast will be able to tackle the restoration of a vintage machine with confidence. A highly popular type of 'modern antique' Covers technical aspects of classic valve-based circuitry The most complete work for vintage audio and TV enthusiasts, dealers and repairers

Author : Connie Shelton
Publisher : Secret Staircase Books, an imprint of Columbine Publishing Group
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781301096091

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Buried Secrets Can Be Murder by Connie Shelton Pdf

It’s Christmas in Albuquerque; Charlie and her family are ready for a quiet holiday at home. But right away, her hopes for that scenario fade when Charlie’s brother and PI business partner, Ron, brings in two new cases, one of which made national headlines. Five years earlier, in a tide of media attention and despite public sentiment against her, Tali Donovan was acquitted of killing her two children and then she disappeared from the radar. Now, at the anniversary of the children’s disappearance, their father wants answers. Charlie realizes that the distraught man will not find peace until he knows what really happened. RJP Investigations digs up more than past history as Charlie and Ron work to find the answers. Praise for USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton and the Charlie Parker mysteries: “Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” –Booklist “Shelton again has done a superb job of bringing New Mexico to life.” —Albuquerque Journal "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." -- The Midwest Book Review Search words: mystery books, crime fiction, mystery series, Charlie Parker, Connie Shelton, Christmas mysteries, Christmas stories, cozy mystery, pet sleuths, female sleuths, mysteries with dogs, bestselling mystery series, new mexico fiction

Author : Melissa Alvarez
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780738756349

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The Simplicity of Cozy by Melissa Alvarez Pdf

Connect with the Spiritual Energy of Coziness for More Joy, Contentment, and Satisfaction Make cozy your way of life with this inspiring guide on connecting to the positive energy of simple, everyday moments. Known around the world as hygge (hoo-ga), lagom (lay-go-m), and other similar terms, cozy and balanced living helps you improve your health, happiness, and spirituality by understanding and feeling the frequency of people, animals, places, and situations. The Simplicity of Cozy is a beginner's guide to self-care that presents a variety of topics relating to and supporting cozy living, including mindfulness, simple ritual, home environment, relationship connections, and being in nature. Easy exercises and practical techniques are featured throughout, helping you make more soulful connections and find appreciation in all you are and all you experience.