Brushstroke Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Decorative by Maureen McNaughton

By Maureen McNaughton

Beautiful brushstrokes step via step!

This is the single! The Brushstroke Handbook is the complete reference for studying greater than 50 wonderful strokes. inside of you can find visible, step by step guideline divided into sections that element innovations for operating with either around and flat brushes in acrylics. The lay-flat spiral binding makes it effortless to fast turn via and locate the stroke you will want, that includes quite a number comma strokes, strain strokes, fan strokes, teardrop strokes, scroll strokes and masses more.

From the very fundamentals of provides and methods to extra in-depth information for developing distinct compositions, this advisor bargains every thing you must construct self belief, rejoice and paint effectively - no matter if you are a newbie or a more matured ornamental painter. This finished consultant includes:

  • Quick-reference images for locating the best stroke, fast
  • Step-by-step stroke directions that really construct a bit portray with each lesson
  • Easy-to-follow worksheets for combining strokes to make whole vegetation, birds, butterflies, lace, ribbons and more
  • 20 clean and beautiful borders painted with around and flat brushes
  • Two sections highlighting universal error and the way to mend them
Plus, this consultant deals an advantage part that exhibits you the way to create six wonderful compositions that characteristic modern most well liked colours and stroke kinds. it is all right here! The Brushstroke Handbook delivers every thing you must grasp each stroke and discover various ornamental portray chances. it is the one reference you want to have convenient for nearly each project.

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Do not use a lubricant with dry abrasives. Wear a dust mask or respirator if adequate ventilation is not available. 22 Wet the surface and the abrasive itself, place on the surface and rub in a circular motion in areas of approximately 300 mm. Rinse the paper frequently to prevent clogging of the grain. Finally abrade in the longest direction of the surface to be painted. When abrading ferrous metals use turpentine as the lubricant. Water will cause rusting in the low profile of the metal. Use only fine grain abrasive papers on non-ferrous metal to prevent scratching of the surface and rub in one direction only.

Attach explanations for each stage. Submit this as portfolio evidence. Surfaces require some form of preparation prior to the application of ● ● ● ● ● water based paints oil based paints stains and clear coatings specialist decorative treatments wall and ceiling coverings. A combination of preparatory tasks needs to be carried out to enable products to be applied to a required standard, these can include: ● ● complete or partial removal of previously applied coatings degreasing and washing down of surfaces in good condition H6737-Ch02 6/16/05 6:29 PM Page 37 Preparation of surfaces ● Key point ● Definition – The term ‘abrading’ refers to the wearing down or smoothing of a surface with a material which will remove surface imperfections.

Do not leave connected to supply when not in use. All plugs, cables and connectors should be in best condition. Any signs of damage to equipment prior to use should be reported and that equipment must not be used. Do not direct the heated airflow at any other surface or person when using, it is easy to turn around to speak to someone and in turn burn them accidentally. This appliance is not to be used as a drier. Never use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable gases or materials. Do not lay down the gun on unprotected surfaces when the nozzle is hot.

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