Decorative Paint Recipes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finishing Touches for Your Home - Softcover

Decorative Paint Recipes is a well-designed and beautifully illustrated book about the world of decorative paint applications for nearly every part of the home. "A Good Foundation," the first of three main sections, includes all of the basics on colors, varieties of paints (for example, there are paints made specifically for application on glass), mixing paints, solvents, tools and equipment, and preparation. The second section, "Techniques," is essentially a manual covering how to paint and how to use the tools and materials to create spectacular, professional results. "Projects and Designs," which makes up the largest portion of the book, contains plans for unusual, elegant, and whimsical wall treatments; exciting border designs; painted doors with nature themes; cabinets; fabric screens; delightfully individualized picture frames; and dozens more projects that are diverse enough to appeal to the style and taste of almost anyone.

Lynne Robinson studied at Loughborough and St. Martin's Schools of Art. Richard and Lynne now live in France and work in partnership on a broad range of projects, including advertising and publishing endeavors; their previous book, Stenciling; and a variet

Richard Lowther studied fine art and went on to teach at Farnham, Epsom, and Chelsea Schools of Art. His work has been widely exhibited and is included in public and private collections in the US, France, and England.