books about: handpainting (kiln-firing photographs decorating)

books about: handpainting

books:

The Tile Decorating Book: Designing and Hand-Painting Tiles : A Practical Guide

2 reviews
Marion Elliot

Lorenz Books, 1997

Visual, creative, easy how-to text...
This book overflows with colorful, instructive step by step photos that help ANYONE create gorgeous and unique tiles for anywhere in the house or as great gifts. The many ideas range from stenceling your own tiles, making tabletops and planters, to making bedheads. The book also has a helpful history on tiles and a section on templates. I was given this book as a gift and, as an artist, have ...

Hand-Painting China: How to Design and Paint Your Own Beautiful Ceramics, Without the Need for Kiln-Firing

1 review
Lesley Harle, Susan Conder

Lorenz Books, 1995

Beautiful, simple projects & decorating advice
This is a wonderful book for learning to paint china using new paints that don't require kiln firing. The projects are both beautiful & simple to make. I also found the full-color photos to be very inspirational. About half the book is dedicated to helping you learn design & decorating basics, including using china in every room of your home. Different styles such as Classical, Victorian, ...

Handpainting Porcelain

1 review
Astrid Sartiges, Richard Boutin

Watson-Guptill, 2001

Wonderful motifs, great varitey, Great instructions - BUY IT
I can't say enough good things about this delightful book. I love it. It is brimming with a wide variety of beautiful designs. From delicate roses to Christmas holly and alpine motifs to charming little mirrors, this book has something for everyone. The book is made up mostly of projects. The instructions are excellent, including step-by-step directions accompanied by large clear illustrations. ...

The Art of Handpainting Photographs (Amphoto Crafts)

18 reviews
Cheryl Dorskind

Amphoto Books, 1998

excellent work
I have researched and bought everything I can find on this subject and this book is by far the most helpful that I have found. It is easy reading. The photographs are inspiring. Even people who aren't interested in the technique love looking at the beauty of this book. I am a professional hand colorist and I use this book almost every day as a reference tool and also as inspiration. Anyone ...

Handpainting Your Furniture

1 review
Kerry Trout

North Light Books, 2000

So realistic looking!
The book explains each detail so precisely yet so simply. The animals and foliage appear three-dimensional and almost life-like. The lists of paints and supplies is a great help and the photos throughout the book are terrific -- shows details and step-by-step instructions. A wonderful learning tool!

Handpainting Fabric: Easy, Elegant Techniques

6 reviews
Michelle Newman, Margaret Allyson

Watson-Guptill, 2003

Perfect Meld of Inspirational and Practical
This book is beautiful and practical. It inspires its readers to get creative with their homes and their wardrobes. It includes techniques like assembling a makeshift "light table"(p. 49) that would work for anyone who fancies a craft that requires tracing. Mothers of preschoolers, fathers interested in raising creative children, and pre-school or elementary school teachers. Those who teach art ...

Alicia's Collectables
Alicia Euffa

Cat's Meow Press, 1991

Full-size, tracable patterns for decorating sweatshirts, blouson tops, etc. Use fabric dye to paint (instructions & color listing provided).