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False Graining Techniques


Publishing Details

Full Title:

False Graining Techniques

Contributors:

By (Author) Beth Oberholtzer

ISBN:

9781565237971

Publisher:

Fox Chapel Publishing

Imprint:

Fox Chapel Publishing

Publication Date:

1st October 2013

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Decorative finishes and surfaces

Dewey:

684.084

Physical Properties

Number of Pages:

40

Description

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!

Reviews

"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"

Author Bio

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.

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