Bring old
furniture to life or transform an inexpensive, unfinished piece into the stunning focal point of a room. All it takes are some easy-to-do but very effective decorative
painting techniques: sponge painting, wood graining, faux inlay, lacquer, stenciling, combing, and crackling. Or try sand masking, vinegar painting, rubber-stamped images,
marble and stone finishes, and distressed effects. With scaled patterns accompanying the 27 fantastic projects, you'll work magic in no time at all.