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Decorative Painting Patterns and instructions from The Painting Peasants ~ Faux Finishes ~ dated 1986, 31 pages, by Hildy Henry. Decorating techniques using non-toxic materials. Well illustrated and easy to understand instructions on how to create those marvelous faux finishes you've seen on furniture, boxes, picture frames, mirrors... even on walls. Contents and some projects include:

Tools and Basic Instructions
Sponge Stipple
Lapiz Lazuli
Spatter and Porphy
Solvent Spatter
Tortoise Shell
Transparent Textures
Plastic Bag or Plastic Wrap
Putty Graining or Vinegar Painting
Rosewood
Marbling
Kleistermaling
Malachite
Crewel Design Sewing Box (with pattern)
Victorian Floral Jewelry Box (with pattern)
Onion Dome Canisters (with pattern)
- Red Russian
- The Sultans Treasure
    
Condition: A bit of edge wear, pages clean and unmarked, overall very good condition.

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decorative painting techniques