Specialized Expensive Products Needed for Many Projects
I think this book must have been commissioned by the company that makes the specialized products used in this book. Many of the more sophisticated and complex treatments use products called Aquabond, Aquatex, Aquastone, Aquacreme, Aquacolor, etc.
There are many nice paint finishes and faux techniques in this book. The chapter on stone block is pretty awesome and I like the clear instructions on how to get the color variations in the "stone." There is also a Sand Drifts technique that is gorgeous and has the look of travertine. Several of the projects involve a lot of time, which is not unexpected with a complicated technique.
Some of the techniques are old standards - striping, combing, rag rolling, using tissue paper and even torn brown kraft paper. I have never heard of Aqua products and when I looked online, it appears that it is a product sold online through Faux specialty stores. The Aquacreme often requires tinting with Aquacolors, that then requires mixing of products.
From my brief look online, I did not see any local distributors in my area and the products seem quite costly, especially considering how much might be needed to do an entire room. For example, a quart of Aquacreme at one site was $20.95 and an 8 oz bottle of Aquacolor was $15.95 (the smallest size). Because no alternatives for these specialized products were given, I am giving this book a 3 star rating. If alternatives were given that were readily available, I would have given this book a 4.
overestimated
Although the book gives many projects, most of the information on "how to" is vague. Many projects require using and mixing colorants rather than using latex paint. NOT for anyone without some professional training.
Great book for its
Great book for it's descriptions of all aspects of the techniques, i.e. photos of tools, resources, finished rooms. Plus the examples of styles and moods they create is so varied. The authors tone is concise and to the point and consistently encouraging. No girly girl stuff. Passionate, but no fru fru. Wow! Such a deal!
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