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

Lesley Harle (Author), Susan Conder (Author), Debbie Patterson (Photographer)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lorenz Books (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859671365
• ISBN-13: 978-1859671368
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,264,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, simple projects & decorating advice, November 10, 1999

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This review is from: Hand-Painting China: How to Design and Paint Your Own Beautiful Ceramics, Without the Need for Kiln-Firing (Paperback)

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.