Title: The Natural Paint Book
Author: Lynn Edwards & Julia Lawless
Format: Softcover, 192 pages
Illustrations: Color photos
Size: 11" x 7"
Publisher: Kyle Cathie Ltd, UK, 2002
ISBN: 1856264327
In Very Good used condition. Covers lightly scuffed, otherwise looks unused.
Create beautiful eco-friendly interiors
Design with natural color and texture
Enjoy a healthy environment for you and your family
Over 50 recipes and techniques for natural paints and finishes
Consumers are increasingly aware of the dangers posed by conventional paints to our health and environment, but many remain unsure of the causes of paint toxicity and the natural alternatives.
The Natural Paint Book bridges the information gap, explaining the constituents and properties of conventional and eco-paints. With step-by-step instructions and photographs, it shows how to make beautiful, hard-wearing and paints and finishes from readily available ingredients at home. Using ingredients like beeswax, chalk, egg and linseed oil, home decorators can produce paints and stains in a wide variety of colors and tones to suit different surfaces.
This comprehensive guide also shows how to create beautiful paint effects with simple tools such as sponges, paint rollers, newspaper, or foam. Guided by the authors' expert design advice, you can choose from techniques such as colorwashing, marbling, and stippling to decorate in keeping with the style, age, and character of your home. Packed with information, The Natural Paint Book also contains an invaluable resource directory at the end.
