Finishing magic - Bill Russell

Finishing Magic is both a technique and a project book that motivates and challenges readers to create beautiful wood graining and vinegar paint finishes that duplicate exotic woods and antique finishes. Each project is presented with full-color photos and step-by-step instructions to ensure success from the start. The projects also feature tips that will save the reader time and effort and make each step faster and easier to do. The book is divided into two parts. The first covers all of the refinishing and wood graining techniques that readers need to know in order to not only create the projects in the book, but finish any of their own pieces. In part two, utilizing "naked furniture," Bill walks readers step-by-step through 12 projects that include mirror frames, jewelry boxes and tables. With this book, readers will learn how to take a previously built piece of furniture and create convincing "faux" woodgrain patterns to transform it into a gorgeous heirloom that will be treasured forever.