Decorating with Paint Author:Jocasta Innes A gorgeously illustrated book that shows both classic methods and new trends. 180 full-color and black-and-white illustrations. Includes a Suppliers Index, Select Bibliography, and Full Index. — Lean how to create decorative surfaces with Trompe L'Oeil, Stencil, Spatter, Marble, Lacquer, Stipple and Sponge techniques. Other techniques include... more »: Experimenting With Paint, Creating Colors, Mastering the Texture of Painting the Walls, Framing Finishes for Floors, Ceilings, and Woodwork, Painting Furniture for Restoration, Disguise and Transformation, and The Skillful Art of the Painted Pretence. Special Effects include lining, vinegar graining, antiquing, French polishing, gilding, patinating on metal leaf, stencilling, gilded stencils, penwork, gemstone texturing, rosemaling and fernwork.« less