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Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories / Amy Howard ; photography by Quentin Bacon.
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.
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- ISBN: 9781419729010 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 190 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams, [2018]
- Copyright: ©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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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 684.1043 How | 31681010101285 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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| 520 | . | ‡aWhether 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. | |
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| 650 | 0. | ‡aHandicraft. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aHouse furnishings ‡xMaintenance and repair. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aHouse furnishings. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aInterior decoration accessories. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aRecycled products. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aRecycling (Waste, etc.) | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aSalvage (Waste, etc.) | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aUsed furniture ‡xRepairing. | |
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