DECORATIVE PAINTER

WEB SITES

Faux Like a Pro.com
http://www.fauxlikeapro.com
This site provides detailed information about decorative finishes, including instructions. There's also an online store selling professional-grade supplies.

Folkart.net
http://folkart.net/
A Canadian source for locating teachers of decorative painting and supplies, and other helpful information.

Murals Plus
http://www.muralsplus.com
Check here for inspiration or help painting murals, faux finishes, stencilling, or other forms of wall decorations.

PERIODICALS

Paintworks Magazine
All American Crafts, Inc.
243 Newton-Sparta Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-8080
Web site: http://www.paintworksmag.com

VIDEOS

Color Blending
Shows what can be painted; how to prepare a surface; what primer or base coat to use; how to choose colors; how to mix paint to the correct consistency for wall painting; and how to use tissue paper, feathers, erasers, rags, washes, and more.

Gilding, Crackle, Patina
Demonstrates faux painting and furniture refinishing techniques that can be applied to most surfaces. Includes information about leaving, woodgraining, crackle, and patinas.

Marbleizing, Ragging, Faux Decorative Painting and Furniture Refinishing Techniques
This tape explains explains various techniques for decorative painting and furniture refinishing.

Murals Made EZ
This two-and-a-half hour tape shows you how to paint murals. It includes step-by-step instructions.

Stencils and Strokes
For experienced stencilers who want to expand their skills in mixing and applying paint.

Trompe L'oeil
Learn to use light and shadow to create architectural images that trick the eye.

All videos are available from:

Golden Brush
68733 Perez Road, Suite C10
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(888) 774-3222
e-mail: info@fauxvideos.com