b'contents2The right productsget to knowthe Resene FX product range, pluswelcome tips to get started4 Washes and texturelearn to useResene FX Paint Effects medium12 Well agedantiquing and chalkA freshly painted wall looks beautiful but what if youre after something just a little different.paint techniquesOr youd like to upcycle some furniture and a straight paint finish might look a little plain.Paint effects allow you the freedom to capture a mood, create an ambience and transform14 Pattern workcreative ideasthe mundane into something special. Some techniques also have the practical benefit ofwith stencilling, marbling, dcoupagedisguising less-than-perfect surfaces. In fact, imperfections in the surface can add to theand sponge printingoverall impact of the effect.22 Easy roller effectstwo tone ideasThis booklet contains a taste of the paint effects techniques commonly used, from Frenchand rolling techniqueswash to crackle, woodgrain to marbling. There are a wide variety of other paint effects techniques that you can use to achieve highly professional results. 24 Chalk it upturn walls, toy boxesWhen creating a paint effect, the key thing to remember is that there are no hard andand other surfaces into writablefast rules about what you should do. Spend time getting the effect right by trialling differentsurfaces and magnetic noticeboardscolours and application techniques until you are happy with the finished look. Then use your26 Simple masked effectsmastertrial area as a reference board for the whole project. Wall sockets, skirting boards and doorthe art of masking creating geometricframes should be masked off so that the effect may be continued right to the edge. shapes and pleasing plaidsMix and match techniques, colours, textures and surfaces. The only limit is your imagination.Happy decorating! 29 Blocks and stripescolour-blockingThe Resene and habitat teams techniques, geometric patterns andlearn the art of perfect stripes34 Embrace your curvesget a wriggleReseneon with some curvaceous room designsHalf OpalResene36 Get creativeembrace your artistic side Gulf Stream with murals and glow-in-the-dark wallsResene Inside Back Resene Stromboli|1'