Modern Paint Effects: A Guide to Contemporary Paint Finishes from Inspiration to Technique [Paperback]

Sloan has already written a number of decorative paint technique books, of which Decorative Gilding and Decorative Paint Effects are two. Here she explains how to use new paints, such as metallic and pearlized, and plaster on furniture, floors, and walls. She also provides instructions on how to use patterns created by various paint effects, such as paint dribbling and combing. All these techniques are shown in modern-style settings, a refreshing change from the traditional settings used in most decorative paint technique books. Purchase if there is a continued interest in decorative painting.
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Ideas, imagination, and innovation fly from Sloan's talented hands into home decorators' heads. It is simply impossible to count the creative ways in which paint is used--or decide which use is best. This guide goes beyond traditional stenciling, stippling, colorwashing, and dribbling; tackled first are different varieties of paint, a few how-tos, and recommended uses for metallic and pearlized paint. Next come the patterns, from spots and dots (stamping and spotted stone) to patination, a mellow feeling found in frottage and crackle varnish. A little emphasis is placed on brief illustrated instructions; the larger concentration of information, however, is on visuals of real life and of wonderful painted ideas. Barbara Jacobs
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If you like decorative painting, but think it's time-consuming, expensive and difficult, then check out Annie Sloan. (Gannett News Service )

Modern Paint Effects is a colorful exploration of the newest paint products and how to use them to achieve exciting effects in the home.

Illustrated with dozens of specially commissioned full color photographs, Modern Paint Effects is materials-based and technique-oriented and opens with a detailed examination of the newest materials:
Pearlized Paint; Matte Paint; Glossy Glaze Paint; Metallic Paint; Sparkly Paint; Graphite Paint; Mid-sheen Paint; Marmorino.

Annie Sloan then demonstrates various decorative techniques using the new paint products, suggesting innovative applications and dynamic color combinations including:
Colorwashing; Sparkle paint; Combing; Sponge rollers; Dragging; Spotted stone; Glazing checks; Stamping; Hand-painted stripes; Stencilling and reverse stencilling; High gloss paints; Incising; Stippling; Masking; Using a long-pile roller; Matte paints; Using crackle medium; Rubbing back; Using pattern and (distressing) texture; Semi gloss paints
and many more.

A glossary and a list of suppliers of these new products round out this excellent and inspirational decorating resource.

Annie Sloan is one of the world's most respected and innovative experts in the field of color and paint finishes for the interior. She produces her own paints and teaches in the United States and Europe. She has written many best-selling books, including The Practical Guide to Decorative Antique Effects and The Complete Book of Painting Techniques for the Home. She lives in England.