The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)

This collection of show-and-tell how-tos includes a marvelous range of surfaces, paints, tools, and procedures. The techniques shown simulate marble, wood, stone, leather, ceramic, and many other fascinating finishes. A basic instructional for beginners; a thorough reference for professionals. 350 color and 250 b&w illustrations. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-29-2009; One of the best book on the subject if you are a little more than beginner; Fantastic finishes and good directions. The book is good for someone who has already done anything in this business and understands materials and terms used.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-01-2008; Wonderful, very helpful and informative.; The most in-depth reference book I could have asked for. Exactly what I wanted and needed.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-19-2008; Faux You; I purchased this for my daughter who is a faux painter. She loves the book. She says there are many techniques in here that are new to her and she is enjoying doing them.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-12-2007; the bible of faux; Pierre's book is considered the bible of Faux and is a must have reference guide for the experienced faux finisher!A great example of the marbles he is so famous for can be found in the Morrocan mural he co-painted with Sean Crosby in...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-29-2009; One of the best book on the subject if you are a little more than beginner; Fantastic finishes and good directions. The book is good for someone who has already done anything in this business and understands materials and terms used.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-15-2006; Very detailed, but not worth that much money.; I couldn't wait to get this one! It is very detailed. Teaches you step by step AND gives you the names of all colors used. The method to get to the end result is a bit tricky, the brushes he uses can get very expensive, and I think that...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-09-2002; The Art of Fauz; I don't have anything personal against this book.I have dabbled in faux finishes and wanted more ideas on how to do different techniques and this book was too technical for me. It was more to do with making your own glazes and...; read full review | report as inappropriate