Leisure Arts - A Beginner's Guide To Chalk Painting
Leisure Arts - A Beginner's Guide To Chalk Painting
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Featuring FolkArt Home Decor Chalk, A Beginner's Guide to Chalk Painting teaches you how to transform everyday items into one-of-a-kind treasures. The no-prep acrylic paint dries in minutes and can be layered and sanded for a perfect distressed look and feel. Home Decor Wax adds durability and buffs to a soft sheen.
The ultra-matte finish can be applied to furniture (new, unfinished, or up-cycled), cabinets, walls, glass, metal, and more.
Techniques and projects include:- Basic Base Coating (Lamp and Shade, Bookcase)
- Distressed (Hoosier Cabinet, Jars)
- Wood Tint (Reverse Tinted Dresser, Tray)
- Patina/Combed (Dresser, Ornamental Box)
- Weathered (Cabinet, Lanterns, Shells)
- Rust/Patina (Metal Monogram, Shutters)
- and Rough/Chippy (Vinyl Floor Covering, Table, Spice Rack).
About the Author
One of the most trusted names in instructional publishing, Leisure Arts is a leading publisher worldwide of lifestyle how-to books, DVDs, on-line content, and products. Leisure Arts publications cater to caring people who want to enrich their lives with relaxing pastimes, creative fashions and gifts, unique home decor, and so much more that contributes to The Art of Everyday Living!By: Plaid Enterprises & Leisure Arts
