Painting and Decorating Furniture Hardcover – October 1, 1997

I'm not looking to make an artistic statement, just remake some old furniture I inherited into something I can live with. I've looked for ideas and books for months, and when I found this in the library I loved it so much I bought too copies: one for me, and one for a friend with zero craft skills.There are lots of ideas (so what if it's simple old decoupage? who'd have thought of pasting an entire poster on a dresser, or using lovely calligraphy?) The instructions could not be more well thought out and illustratedThere are lots of tips and "words to the wise" sprinkled throughout to avoid mishaps or just to make the project look better, and the projects are infinitely adaptable to whatever furniture or materials you have lying around.There is something for (almost) everyone -- some projects are a little high brow artsy for my taste, some a little too country cute, but there are also antiquing and modernizing techniques, projects incorporating natural materials and descriptions of faux finishes. Materials, tools and techniques are thoroughly reviewed, patterns are provided, alternatives are suggested. There's even a section on repairing broken furniture in preparation for painting. Oh, and the index and table of contents are thorough and make it easy to find a project to go with the supplies or ideas you have already.In a word, this is a wonderful book that does what it says it does -- gives folks with some ugly, broken or boring furniture inspiration and practical guidance to make something useful and attractive.

I recently purchased the book, 'Painting and Decorating Furniture' from Amazon.com. I read other customer reviews before purchasing and was very pleased with the book. I have been doing decorative arts most of my life since my mother was a creative person. 'Painting and Decorating Furniture' shows basic techniques and methods of decorative art relating to furniture. The book can serve a novice or an experienced crafter equally well. It gives the reader step-by-step instructions along with variations of each theme. I wish other readers great results with your one of a kind creations using this book as a guide.

This is a very good comprehensive guide to furniture painting techniques. It is well organized & includes a section on the tools needed with project that utilize the various techniques. Arrived on time in the condition promised.

Beautiful illustrations,excellent price, easy to replicate projects and instructions. I am excited to incorporate many of the projects therein at our country home!

Had some very good ideas, although not very many. How to is pretty clear. I will still search for a book with a lot more ideas on different furniture and techniques.

The book is great and I am very pleased. The condition was like new, just as advertised and the shipment was pretty quick.

I love the book, the seller provided fast shippin

I am a crafter I love to try new things and I stain a chair that I found at the flea market my house guests though I purchase at Haverty