False Graining Techniques
By (Author) Beth Oberholtzer
Fox Chapel Publishing
Fox Chapel Publishing
1st October 2013
United States
General
Non Fiction
Decorative finishes and surfaces
684.084
40
Graining with paint offers an expressive way to transform any plain surface with textured and stylized veneers. This practical introduction to a unique folk art includes 6 easy projects with vivid step-by-step color photos. The authors provide all of the information you need to get started, with handy tips on tools, materials, and techniques. Try your hand-literally-at making rich wood grain designs with such tools as corncobs, rubber combs, foam brushes, and even your own fingers!
"King and Oberholtzer successfully walk the novice through the entire process, making stunning results attainable. This fantastic title on an underrepresented topic is a must for any woodworking collection; highly recommended."
-- "Library Journal"Beth Oberholtzer is a graphic designer, illustrator and photographer from Lancaster, Pa. The daughter of a Lancaster County farmer whose Mennonite ancestors crossed the Atlantic in 1727, Beth greatly admires Pennsylvania German handcrafts, vintage textiles, and works of art and utility made from repurposed materials. Although she has designed hundreds of books, this is the second she has coauthored.