Howard, Amy,

Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories / Amy Howard ; photography by Quentin Bacon - 190 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm

Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernise a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and (3z(Buse what you have(3y (Bredecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.

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House furnishings.
House furnishings--Maintenance and repair.
Furniture--Maintenance and repair
Furniture finishing.
Used furniture--Repairing.
Interior decoration accessories.
Recycled products.
Handicraft.
Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Salvage (Waste, etc.)
Upcycling (Waste, etc.)
Do-it-yourself work.