Hand Painting China

By Lesley Harle and Susan Conder

"How to create wonderful pieces of china to blend in with your own home decor. Beautiful designer-style pieces made easily and economically. Readily-available ceramic paints allow you to paint... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1859671365
• ISBN13: 9781859671368
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

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, Mediterranean & English are described. Fifteen projects with step-by-step explanations and photos follow. My favorites were an oriental bowl, spice jars & a country quilt vase. There is also great basic information on materials & techniques.I was surprised how easy, but impressive the verdigris & marbling finishes were to recreate. The supply list is also a nice bonus. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about ceramic painting.