Painting in miniature involves much more than taking a normal size design and simply reducing it down to fit a small object. Using clear, step-by-step photos and 14 fun-to-paint projects, this book shows the reader how to make and paint designs that work on very small surfaces such as tiny trays, trinket boxes, nesting dolls, broaches, small picture frames, omaments, switchplates and more. Decorative painters learn how to choose patterns that are appropriate for small, curved objects, how to place repeating design elements so they come out evenly, how to adjust motifs such as flowers, ribbons and lace to fit tight curves, and how to adapt one design to fit several different shapes. The projects are painted in acrylics on a wide variety of surfaces that can easily be found in craft stores. Full-page beauty shots, black-and-white patterns, mini-demos and a complete list of materials needed are included.
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Gordon translates the natural attraction to miniature paintings into modern-day techniques, borrowing from a number of ethnic-specific folk painting crafts--the Russian khokhloma and the Norwegian Hallingdal, to name just two. After an abbreviated foray into supplies, brushes, and prep work, she expends most of her energy and pages on 14 projects, from a compact and comb to faux-gilded candlesticks. Every one includes an all-in-color palette (acrylic paints preferred), list of supplies, patterns to copy, and close-ups of particularly intricate details. Remember, however, that smaller doesn't necessarily mean quick to complete. Barbara Jacobs
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Cindi Gordon studied at the Art Students League in New York City and the Minneapolis Art Institute. She owns her own business, "Handpainted for Your Pleasure" in Minnesota, and currently specializes in painting and selling glass omaments throughout the country.
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This is a nice book with a bit for everyone. Easy to follow instructions make for a pleasant paint session.
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As I flipped through this book the first time, I stuck post-it notes on the projects that I loved. When I got through, nearly everyone was marked! The pictures that can be scene in Amazon's preview are a very, very small portion of this book. It is packed with great projects and detailed instructions. I truly do not know which one I will do first. Many of the projects do have a Russian flavor, with rich colors on dark backgrounds, as the cover shows, but there are still some that are more Victorian pinks and roses. I am very happy with this book.
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If you are new to the painting world, start out with the basic materials. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
little flow medium, use the chalk method, hat pin box, gold mix, small stylus, sanding sponge, photocopied for personal use, finish spray, crackle medium, mop brush, red mix, wash brush, rinse the brush, tiny treasures, gloss varnish, switch plate, double load, chalk pencil, gold dots, circle template Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rich Gold, Carbon Black, Warm White, Red Violet, Olive Green, Burnt Umber, Yellow Oxide, Green Iridescent, Baroque Pearl, Smoked Pearl, Indian Red Oxide, Black Green, Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Spray, Sparkle Glaze, Bahama Purple, Dark Night Blue, Provincial Beige, Wicker White, Fresh Foliage, Painting Tiny Treasures, Pthalo Green, Purple Madder, Rose Shimmer, Right-Step Satin Varnish, Sky Blue New!
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If you are new to the painting world, start out with the basic materials. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
little flow medium, use the chalk method, hat pin box, gold mix, small stylus, sanding sponge, photocopied for personal use, finish spray, crackle medium, mop brush, red mix, wash brush, rinse the brush, tiny treasures, gloss varnish, switch plate, double load, chalk pencil, gold dots, circle template Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rich Gold, Carbon Black, Warm White, Red Violet, Olive Green, Burnt Umber, Yellow Oxide, Green Iridescent, Baroque Pearl, Smoked Pearl, Indian Red Oxide, Black Green, Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Spray, Sparkle Glaze, Bahama Purple, Dark Night Blue, Provincial Beige, Wicker White, Fresh Foliage, Painting Tiny Treasures, Pthalo Green, Purple Madder, Rose Shimmer, Right-Step Satin Varnish, Sky Blue New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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