The Practical Guide to Decorative Antique Effects

by Annie Sloan

With renowned decorative painter Annie Sloan's help, anyone can bring a touch of the past into their home. Sloan introduces simple techniques for people with a taste for antiques, but not the bank account--using paints, waxes, and varnishes to change time-worn furniture and inexpensive objects into treasures. Full-color photos.

Genres: Reference

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Annie Sloan is a renowned decorative painter who works and teaches in the UK, the United States and various European countries.

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty simple step by step on how to make literally any item look antique-y. Going to be fun, I've been dabbling with painting and taking on a big project for the summer and this is going to help out alot!!



Thanks to the Garagae Sale Goddess who bought me the chair to start with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!