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Tables of Contents for The Complete Book of Painting Techniques for the Home
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
6
6
Colour and Mood
The Importance of Colour
12
2
Black, Whites, and Greys
14
2
Off-whites
16
1
Yellows
17
1
Blues
18
2
Reds
20
1
Greens
21
1
Pinks
22
1
Browns
23
3
Materials and Equipment
Preparing Surfaces
26
2
Brushes
28
2
Sponges, Rags, and Combs
30
2
Paints and Glazes
32
2
Stencilling and Stamping
34
2
Gilding and Antiquing
36
2
Varnishing and Waxing
38
2
Suitability of Surfaces
40
2
Preparing to Paint
42
2
Protecting the Surface
44
4
Basic Finishes
Mutton Clothing
48
2
Ragging
50
2
Frottage
52
2
Stippling
54
2
Rag Rolling
56
2
Sponging On
58
2
Sponging Off
60
2
Colourwashing
62
2
Dragging
64
3
Flogging
67
1
Combing
68
2
Spattering
70
4
Faux Finishes
Marbling
74
2
Sienna Marble
76
8
Floating Marble
84
2
Breccia Marble
86
2
Specific Marbles
88
2
Malachite
90
4
Porphyry
94
2
Lapis Lazuli
96
2
Ribbon Agate
98
1
Granite
99
1
Tortoiseshell
100
2
Moire
102
2
Oak
104
2
Bird's-eye Maple
106
2
Burr Walnut
108
2
Mahogany
110
4
Stencilling, Stamping, and Freehand Painting
Stencil Sources
114
2
Stencilling
116
4
Stamping
120
2
Fruit and Vegetable Stamps
122
2
Household Stamps
124
1
Tree Print Project
125
1
Stripes
126
1
Lining
127
1
Trompe-I'Oeil
128
2
Trompe-I'Oeil Panels
130
2
Stone Blocks
132
2
Skies
134
4
Gilding and Antiquing
Simple Gilding
138
2
Gesso
140
2
Traditional Gilding
142
2
Bronze Powders and Metallic Wax
144
2
Crackle Varnish
146
2
Crackleglaze
148
2
Colouring and Distressing Varnish
150
2
Distressing with Wax
152
4
The Rest of the Room
Panels and Kitchen Units
156
2
Doors and Architraves
158
2
Dados, Radiators, and Skirtings
160
2
Ceilings and Cornices
162
2
Mantelpieces
164
2
Windows and Shutters
166
2
Banisters and Stairs
168
2
Floors
170
4
Furniture
174
10
Glossary
184
3
Index
187
5
Acknowledgements
192