Ceramics offer a wealth of painting opportunities that promise to transform plain, everyday pieces into exciting, decorative items which will make enchanting gifts as well as enhance every corner of the home.
To introduce the craft, Cheryl Owen provides a clear, comprehensive guide to basic ceramic painting techniques, such as stencilling, transferring designs and creating crackle varnish, together with advice on the materials and equipment you will need to get going. Cheryl also shares a number of useful professional tips to assist you in the successful outcome of each project.
In all, there are 25 specially-designed projects which show just how simple and enjoyable ceramic painting can be, even for the complete beginner. Plates, coffee pots, jewellery boxes and jugs, to name but a few -all can be decorated with stunning designs that create a splash of colour and style with a minimum of fuss and expense. Each of the projects is illustrated throughout with clear, step-by-step photographs and instructions, and superb shots of the finished works, as well as invaluable trace-off motifs.
Whatever your ability, Creative Ceramic Painting provides the inspiration and know-how to help you achieve perfect results time after time.