Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters: Using Waxes, Oils, Varnishes, Stains, Paint, and More

Description

Lora takes you through all the basics of colour and painting, with expert advice on tools and supplies. She explains beautiful techniques for bringing out the texture and character of wood, with easy-to-follow instructions and workshop photographs that illustrate every step. Comprehensive information is provided for using primers, acrylics, oils, coloured pencils, watercolours, markers and more. With Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters, there's no need to ever fear wood finishing again!

Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns and Great Book of Celtic Patterns. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 300,000 copies of her books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.

Most carvers lament about painting. Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters is an excellent step by step guide to multiple painting methods that will surely help carvers become more proficient painters. --Joe Marshall "New England Woodcarvers, Inc. "