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Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories Cover Image Book Book

Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories / Amy Howard ; photography by Quentin Bacon.

Howard, Amy, (author.). Bacon, Quentin, (photographer.).

Summary:

Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernise a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard's beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and "use what you have" redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781419729010 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: 190 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Abrams, [2018]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
The thrill of thehunt -- The creative pantry -- A repertoire of finishes: the basics and beyond -- Chalk-based paint -- Gilding -- Lacquer -- Milk paint (casein paint) -- Antiqued mirrors -- Aged surfaces -- Transfers -- Creating a beautiful life.

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Subject: Furniture finishing.
Furniture > Maintenance and repair.
Handicraft.
House furnishings > Maintenance and repair.
House furnishings.
Interior decoration accessories.
Recycled products.
Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Salvage (Waste, etc.)
Used furniture > Repairing.

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  • Baker & Taylor
    A furniture restoration specialist and regular contributor to Family Circle and Women's Day outlines comprehensive instructions and unique ideas for restoring heirlooms, antiques and flea-market finds using faux finishes, gold leaf, graining, distressing and other makeover techniques. Original. 35,000 first printing.
  • Grand Central Pub
    Welcome to Amy Howard’s Rescue Restore Redecorate lifestyle! Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need.

    Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” upcycle redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects.

    Howard shows you a variety of lovely and exciting projects, including the Nicholas Nightstand and the Hugo Table, the Augustus Lamp and the Donovan Chairs, the Drake Lantern and the Alfred Mirror Tray. Along the way, you'll learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.

    Howard writes in her introduction, “When you rescue, restore, and redecorate a vintage piece, you not only bring a new chair or table or dresser or mirror into your home. You bring in a new story, as well. You’re giving something old a new life, one that makes your own life even richer and better. That’s the Rescue, Restore, Redecorate lifestyle.”

    Chapters include:
    • The Thrill of the Hunt
    • The Creative Pantry
    • A Repertoire of Finishes: The Basics and Beyond
    • Chalk-Based Paint
    • Gilding
    • Lacquer
    • Milk Paint (Casein Paint)
    • Antiqued Mirrors
    • And more!
  • Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
    Welcome to Amy Howard’s Rescue Restore Redecorate lifestyle! Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need.
     
    Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” upcycle redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects.

    Howard shows you a variety of lovely and exciting projects, including the Nicholas Nightstand and the Hugo Table, the Augustus Lamp and the Donovan Chairs, the Drake Lantern and the Alfred Mirror Tray. Along the way, you'll learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.

    Howard writes in her introduction, “When you rescue, restore, and redecorate a vintage piece, you not only bring a new chair or table or dresser or mirror into your home. You bring in a new story, as well. You’re giving something old a new life, one that makes your own life even richer and better. That’s the Rescue, Restore, Redecorate lifestyle.”

    Chapters include:
    • The Thrill of the Hunt
    • The Creative Pantry
    • A Repertoire of Finishes: The Basics and Beyond
    • Chalk-Based Paint
    • Gilding
    • Lacquer
    • Milk Paint (Casein Paint)
    • Antiqued Mirrors
    • And more! 
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