Maggie Colvin's Fabulous Fakes

Maggie Colvin's Fabulous Fakes

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Book Description
This superb book presents a range of stunning projects for transforming the home, using paint effects, the simplest of trompe l'oeil techniques, and stenciling for professional, eye-catching results. The 20 complete, step-by-step projects cover a wide range of themes including creating realistic wood and marble effects, painting trompe l'oeil rugs and bookshelves or a Greek-style balcony with fabulous views. Tips are included on how to create realistic shadows, incorporate existing architectural details and add embellishments for striking results.

Maggie Colvin's Fabulous Fakes,Margaret Colvin,David & Charles Publishers,0715313169,Crafts & Hobbies,Decorating - Painting/Wallpapering,Design - Decorative,Hobbies/Crafts,Home Improvement / Construction,Painting

Book Contents:

1. Making Rag Dolls
2. Mini Knits for the 1/12 Scale Dolls' House
3. Modelling and Painting Figures (Modelling Manuals)
4. Mother Plays With Dolls ... and Finds an Important Key to Unlocking Creativity
5. Needlepoint Cats
6. Neoclassical Ornamental Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
7. Nursery Rhyme Knits : Hats, Mittens & Scarves with Kids' Favorite Verses
8. Papercrafting Room By Room: 30 one-of-a-kind accents for your home
9. Papercrafting with Donna Dewberry
10. P.S. I Love You Three!

Book Contents

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