Decorative Painting on Glass Tile & China [Paperback]

Carol Mays (Author)

Book Description

Series: Decorative Painting | Publication Date: April 2002

It is obvious after walking through any department store that hand-painted china and glassware are extremely popular right now. Decorative Painting on Glass, Tile and China shows painters and non-painters alike how to create a variety of charming items using new, easy-to-work-with acrylic enamels. Carol Mays explains how to work with a variety of materials, choosing a suitable surface and basic painting tips. Fifteen projects make learning easy with step-by-step photos of Carol in action. Traceable patterns and color swatches are also provided. Projects include: - Flowers on crystal stemware - Colorful country tiles for kitchens - Fruit-decorated porcelain bowls - Soft-colored leaves on a glass picture frame - Christmas place settings

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About the Author

Carol Mays has been painting for 20 years and is a popular teacher and designer. She and her husband own a craft and painting business. Her work has appeared in painting publications such as Decorative Woodcrafts and Painting. She has written various books, and is currently a consultant and monthly contributor to a new online craft and decorative painting site called ideaforest.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581801564
• ISBN-13: 978-1581801569
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,415,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books!, March 1, 2005

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Ethel (Richardson, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Decorative Painting on Glass Tile & China (Paperback)

As I am new to decorative painting, I found this book to be extremely helpful in learning how to paint on glass and tile. The author shares many projects and all of them are something the beginning painter can do. I'm quite pleased with this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Beginner's, April 10, 2009

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Love To Read Tee "Toni5" (Allen, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Decorative Painting on Glass Tile & China (Paperback)

This is a good book for beginner's to glass painting. The author covers all the basic information in depth, paints, brushes, cleaning surfaces, tools, and more. What I like the best is she has several projects, that are simple, and the painting techniques are easy to follow because she gives lots of pictures, step by step instructions, and tips for your success. But the results don't look overly simple. Everything looks harder than it actually is. I think you'll be pleased with the results. I always like it when the author gives patterns, and a resource list Also, lots of projects that would be good for gift giving.
And as always with a good book and instructor, you will be able to use the things you learn in other craft areas.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Decorative Painting on Glass Tile and China, March 4, 2009

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Amy L. Ressa "Aamilou" (Gahanna, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decorative Painting on Glass Tile & China (Paperback)

I absolutely love this book. I have learned an entire new painting technique that I can incorporate in to my One Stroke Technique. I would love to have more of Carol Mays' books.