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Professional Painted Finishes: A Guide to the Art and Business of Decorative Painting |
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Professional Painted Finishes: A Guide to the Art and Business of Decorative Painting by Ina Brosseau Marx,Allen Marx, Robert Marx (Author)
One lovely feature of this volume is that it shows the real material that inspired different faux finishes next to the excellent painted imitations. After extensive coverage of all aspects of getting started (tools and materials, preparation, safety concerns, and design and color considerations), and of working with glazes, there are dozens of detailed recipes for various marble and graining effects.
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One lovely feature of this volume is that it
shows the real material that inspired different faux finishes next to
the excellent painted imitations. After extensive coverage of all
aspects of getting started (tools and materials, preparation, safety
concerns, and design and color considerations), and of working with
glazes, there are dozens of detailed recipes for various marble and
graining effects. The final chapter, "Professional Practice," explains
how to set up your own decorative-painting business, including
assembling a portfolio, identifying and reaching your market, financial
planning, calculating rates and expenses, preparing samples, organizing
the workspace, and working with clients. You'll even find a prototype
contract and a checklist of supplies to bring on the job. Those who
want to produce spectacular faux-finish results will learn a lot from Professional Painted Finishes.
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