Painting on Glass & Ceramic
Painting on Glass & Ceramic

Author: Karen Embry

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1402752644

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Today--thanks to specialized enamel paints that don’t require kiln firing as well as "create your own pottery” shops--it’s amazingly simple to make beautiful, personalized ceramics. With lots of fun and festive designs, full-size traceable patterns, and easy-to-follow instructions, this attractive guide will bring out the budding artist in everyone. Step-by-step worksheets illustrate the techniques for using enamels, along with a stunning variety of projects. A second chapter explains how to work with underglazes, the standard paint in most pottery stores. All the items are perfect for gift-giving, including a Happy Mother’s Day or Christmas Holiday plate; "Fruit of the Vine” Wine Glasses and Carafe; and a celebratory Happily Ever After Etched-Look Frame and Toast Glasses.

The Glass Painter's Method
The Glass Painter's Method

Author: David Williams

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11-12

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781999618933

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This book will serve you well if: You're new to traditional stained glass painting and are uncertain which brushes, paints and tools to buy - this book will tell you what you want to know. The accompanying 12 free videos will also introduce you to the key techniques. You've painted stained glass for a while but still worry "Is it my lack of skill which is the problem, or is it my brushes, paints and tools which stop me achieving the results I want?" - this book will guide you to the answer. And the 23 free designs will give you an excellent resource with which to practise. You're a teacher who wants your students to experience the joy of mastering this wonderful craft - this book will show you the smallest, most effective set of brushes, paints and tools to place before them so they can triumph. From designers and painters Williams & Byrne, and featuring entries from the journal of the forgotten Victorian craftsman Nathaniel Somers, this book will demonstrate how few possessions you really need to paint stained glass. This is Book 1 of The Glass Painter's Method.

Decorative Painting on Glass, Ceramics and Metal
Decorative Painting on Glass, Ceramics and Metal

Author: Judy Balchin

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780855328382

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Judy Balchin demonstrates, with clear step-by-step photographs, how easy and exciting it is to transform old bottles, flowerpots, plates, mugs, bowls and vases using simple decorative techniques. Learn how to paint on glass, how to decorate ceramics without using a kiln, and how to enhance metal objects. Techniques covered include free painting, outlining, stamping, sponging and stencilling using a ranger of paints. You can even adorn your designs with beads and stones. Projects include transforming flowerpots, plates, mugs, tiles, perfume bottles, bowls and vases. Templates are included showing all the designs featured in the book.

Priscilla Hauser's Decorative Painting Workshop
Priscilla Hauser's Decorative Painting Workshop

Author: Priscilla Hauser

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1402753896

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Anyone who has ever fantasized about having the skills to paint beautiful decorative home projects, can now make those dreams come true. Priscilla Hauser has successfully developed a technique that allows novices to learn her charming style, effortlessly. Hauser begins by teaching the most basic brush strokes, and how to use them to build a basecoat to shade and highlight until a lusciously executed design emerges. Nothing could be simpler, or less intimidating. She discusses preparing the surface, brush loading and double-loading, undercoating, stripping, washes, and other effects, and provides plenty of helpful worksheets plus quick tricks for creating intriguing background finishes. Beginners will quickly and confidently master such projects as bright sunflowers and daisies on a watering can, lemons on tableware, a bird-embellished frame, and a butterfly-covered candle lantern.

Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style
Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style

Author: Uwe Geissler

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764302800

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Learn the classic porcelain painting techniques from Meissen (Germany) that rank among the most beautiful and precious of all porcelain art. In many full-color, step-by-step illustrations, the author shows how the porcelain painter can create decorations in the Meissen manner. Especially popular are thirty-six flower motifs, the classic onion pattern, and green grapevine decorations.

Fabulous Painted Projects for the Home
Fabulous Painted Projects for the Home

Author: Plaid

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781402717512

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An introduction to decorative painting that covers materials and supplies, surfaces and colors, brush strokes, antiquing, and other specialty techniques, and step-by-step instructions for a number of home decorating projects.

The Penland Book of Glass
The Penland Book of Glass

Author: Ray Hemachandra

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781600591860

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"For more than 75 years, the Penland School of Crafts has attracted the most creative crafters from across the globe. This ... focuses on glass and the ten top contemporary flameworkers who have taught at the school, all of whom have areas of expertise that make them leaders in their field. These skilled masters offer a very personal perspective on their influences and work, with revelatory essays that give their views on flameworking and art in general. In photographic how-to sections of about 25-30 captioned images, each one demonstrates a particular technique, usually resulting in a finished piece."--Global Books in Print.