The Ultimate Book of Doing Up Old Junk

It's a down-to-earth book for those of us who want our homes to look personal and lived in.

If you have ever dreamed of tuning trash into treasure this book will show you just how to do it. A wide variety of creative effects will help you transform many useful and exciting pieces for your home.Using old, cheap or run down furniture and decorative items as raw materials, the basics of repair and finish stripping are shown. Then the fun begins with refinishing techniques including painting, decoupage, stenciling, mosaic & gilding.Many variations on the techniques are thoroughly described and illustrated. Over 50 step by step projects include a wide range of items and materials that will provide inspiration for whatever piece you are working on.The book is fully illustrated with clear close up color photos. A series of templates for stenciling is a nice bonus. This book will be a valuable source of ideas for many years to come.