Welcome to Potterton Books website the one stop source for reference books on Architecture, Antiques, Interior Design and the Decorative Arts. POTTERTON BOOKS : PAINT FINISHES & EFFECTS : PAINT/ PAINT FINISHES Farrow & Ball. Paint and colour in decoration. Softcover. 200pp. A fascinating journey through 400 years of paint and colour from Farrow and Ball. This book explores the paint-making process and the varying effects produced by different formulations, finishes, and painting methods, and examines the ways by which these evolved. Through a wealth of illustrations and in-depth analysis, the book provides a history of colour in painted decoration. Price:  £18.99 The Complete Paint book by David Carter 1999. 208pp, 200 photographs, 40 colour artworks. Provides the reader with everything they need to know about paint, from buying and mixing paints, to methods for using colour and creative techniques in new ways. Designer treatments show how paint techniques can be used over a range of surfaces from walls and floors to furniture and fabrics, offering inspiration and revealing the exciting potential of inventive colour and pattern combinations. Price:  £14.99 Period Finishes & Effects: A step by step guide to decorating techniques by Martin & Judith Miller 180pp, 300 colour photographs. This guide to surface finshes and effects is designed to complement period homes and furniture. The book focuses on achieving period finishes by traditional and modern methods with techniques included that are suitable for every period from the 17th to the 20th century. Price:  £19.99 The natural paint book : The complete guide to natural paints, recipes and finishes 2003. 192pp, colour photographs throughout. Lavishly illustrarted with over 50 techniques and recipes clearly and concisely explained, it allows everyone, whether a colour expert or a decorating beginner, to add colour and texture to their home - naturally. Price:  £16.99 The Complete Book of Paint by Liz Wagstaff, Lyn Robinson & Richard Lowther 2000. 224pp, with colour illus. The work offers comprehensive advice on the uses of paint for different purposes, as well as a sourcebook of techniques, finishes, designs and projects. Price:  £14.99 The Painted Furniture Sourcebook by Annie Sloan 1998. 160pp, 150 colour photographs and 50 templates. Annie Sloan brings her artist's eye to the imensely popular subject of painted furniture. In this unique sourcebook she has gathered together an inspirational collection of photographs from around the world and arranged them in themed chapters - fruits and flowers, figures and animals, classical, abstract and geometric and finishes. A glossary and a section on paint finishes complete this perfect inspiration for fans of painted furniture everywhere. Price:  £19.99 Furniture Facelifts: A Sourcebook of ideas, techniques and make-overs for revamping your furniture by Mark thurgood & Liz Wagstaff 2000. 192pp, 220 colour photographs and illus. This practical text offers quick and easy ways to transform inexpensive junk shop items and undistinguished furniture into unique and stylish pieces. It presents a range of ideas, designs, projects and techniques for working with fabric, wood, metal and glass. The book includes 30 major projects for revamping furniture Price:  £18.99 Wall effects by Katie Ebben 2003. 192pp, 250 colour photographs. A practical and informative guide to decorative techniques for walls, with ideas for revitalizing surfaces, creating an eye-catching backdrop or adding a touch of visual interest. A comprehensive techniques section ensures that you can master everything from colourwashing, stencilling and crackling to wood graining, decoupage and cladding as well as achieving unusual effects with plaster, wallpaper and textured paints. Price:  £25.00 Paint Magic by Jocasta Innes 240pp, 120 colour photographs. Paperback. This guide to paint finishes takes a new look, reflecting the simplicity of the 90s interior. The dominent mood for paintwork, walls and furniture is gentle and unobstrusive, so simple technqiues for creating rubbed, distressed and aged effects feature prominently. Price:  £16.99 Decorative Paint Recipes by Lynne Robinson & Richard Lowther 192pp, 250 colour photographs. This inspiring yet practical book shows how simple paint finishes can be combines to achieve original effects. A variety of techniques are used in over 50 original designs and projects for decorating walls, floors, windows and simple furniture. Price:  £9.99 Modern Paint Effects by Annie Sloan 2000. 128pp, 250 colour photographs. A unique source of contemporary ideas, containing up to the minute information on the newly available ranges of paints and plasters and introducing a fresh and modern approach to pattern. Modern products such as pearlized., metallic, glossy glaze and sparkle paints are explored and illustrated alongside inspired new ways with traditional techniques such as paint and glaze effects, stencilling and stamping. Price:  £18.99 Paint: The Fired Earth Book of Natural Colour by Elizabeth Hilliard 2001. 160pp, 130 colour photographs. A celebration of paint, from the earliest Roman fresco colours, through to today's contemporary colours. Reflects the modern revival in historic colour and traditional water based paints. superb colour photographs and inspirational interiors provides a host of decorating ideas. 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