Category: Marbling

These books are companion materials to the marbling videos and class. The ‘How to’ books are a collection of step-by-step guides to painting faux finish marble. It should be noted that although some use oil based paints the brush techniques and application can be useful even when using water based paints.

The reference books are for identifying different marbles, decorative stones and can be a useful communication tool when talking to designers.

All of these books are available at the RCS Library, to check availability click on the image or book title to go to the book’s library page.

As a student you can also use the Libraries delivery service by filling out this form below:

https://forms.rcs.ac.uk/form-1863338/Item-Request-For-Delivery-To-SLS

‘How to’ books:

• The art of faux by Pierre Finkelstein

• Mastering fine decorative paint techniques by Sharon Ross

• Professional painted finishes by Ina Brosseau Marx

• The paint effects bible: 100 recipes for faux finishes by Kerry Skinner

• The art of marbling: techniques for creating painted on interiors, furniture and objects by Stuart Spencer

• Techniques of decorating by Kevin McCloud

Reference books:

• Identifying Marble by Jaques Dubarry de Lassale

• Surfaces: visual research for artist, architects and designers by Judy A. Juracek

• Natural surfaces: visual research for artist, architects and designers by Judy A. Juracek

• Architectural surfaces: visual research for artist, architects and designers by Judy A. Juracek