Faux Finishing for the first time

Want to know how to give a fabulous faux finish to furniture, dishes, decorative items--virtually anything at all? Just ask! This is the place for first-timers to go to find out all the basics, laid out in a simple question-and-answer format. So, if you've thought that your garden would look far more interesting with the addition of a cement gargoyle, head right to that section and get to work immediately. Many products out on the market make the process easy, and almost all these projects take advantage of those wonderful timesavers. The highly original and fun-to-do designs include a sponged fish tank, spattered wooden bowls, a tortoiseshell tray, and a high gloss lacquer jewelry box. The result? Wonderful imitations of marble, woodgrain, antiques, and other desired finishes that will make your home look like a showplace for almost no money at all.