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Book One (E-book) - Learning Faux! (29 pages) $8.95
Written by master faux painter, Charles
Dawes, Learning Faux! is designed to get you started on your faux project.
Learning Faux! was written for one purpose - to introduce those new to faux
painting to several of the most introductory faux finishes popular today.
Any faux painter that hopes to develop increasingly demanding faux skills
needs to have a firm understanding of the basic techniques required in faux
painting. This book is here to fill that need.
The book offers novice faux painters n easy to follow, step-by-step approach. From the very first step of the faux project, you are guided through every step until project completion. Beginning with an introduction explaining what faux painting is and involves, the book then goes into detail about important topics, including Tools, Color and Safety. A detailed discussion about surface preparation is followed by a step by step examination of 5 of the most popular, yet simple, faux techniques. These techniques include; Ragging, Sponging, Color Washing, Bagging and Dragging. You will learn about every minute detail required to successfully complete each of these faux techniques.
The goal of our e-book is to present all of the vital information required for successful project completion, in a simple, straightforward, and easy to understand style. Detailed, step by step instructions are enhanced by tips and tricks offered by a professional faux painter with years of trial and error under his belt.
With Learning Faux!, you're sure to see outstanding results!
Learning Faux! CONTENTS:
Table of Contents
Introduction
About Learning Faux!
Section 1 – Details you Need to Know
Color Basics
Safety
Tools and Materials
Section 2 – Surface Preparation
Surface Cleaning Page 7
Peeling Paint Page 7
Cracks and Holes Page 7
Wallpaper
Removal Page 8
Masking Page 8
Priming/Spot Priming Page 8
Applying Base Coats Page 9
Section 3 – Techniques
Color Washing
Ragging
Sponging
Dragging
Bagging
Glossary
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