More Recipes for Surfaces is a richly illustrated guide expanding on the authors’ earlier Recipes for Surfaces, offering over thirty decorative painting techniques for walls, floors, ceilings, doors, woodwork, and furniture. Each “recipe” is presented with step‑by‑step instructions, lists of materials, and full‑colour illustrations, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced decorators.

• Condition: Excellent

• Authors: Mindy Drucker & Nancy Rosen

• Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group – 1995

• Soft cover: 192 pages – 28cm x 21.5cm 

• ISBN: 9780731804672

Part One covers paints, tools, preparation, and mixing, while Part Two showcases finishes such as:

• Marbling and metallic effects (copper, bronze verdigris)

• Textured surfaces (corduroy, plastic wrap impressions)

• Specialty finishes (decoupage, crackle glazing, stencilling)

• Trompe l’oeil effects (cloudy skies, stone finishes like granite and malachite)

Each technique is rated by degree of difficulty, helping readers choose projects suited to their skill level.